Why no free speech in America

[cernunos]

I think the question "do you have freedom of speech" is a bit too vague and open ended. Given that the question is posed in relation to the airing of television or radio specifically intended for a particular ethnic group it does make me wonder why there is no WET (white entertainment television). I guess then that Joe asks whether or not you would be allowed to air a tv or radio channel that exists with the intention of entertainment and amusement of white audiences. I do understand the question and I think I can understand the irritation it must cause. However, if it were to really be that big a thorn in your side, Joe, why don't you put it to the test and see what happens? If the programming were to be consistent with the content and messages of BET et al with the reverse of the ethnic connotations then it should legally be protected under the constitution. If it were not protected then there would be grounds to also file suit for an injunction against the competition. At least that's the way I see it, I could be wrong.

Now getting back just to the issue of freedom of speech, what I find most disturbing is how an individual has to be careful how they speak out against what they perceive as government wrong-doing. Take the Patriot Act; Senators and Congressmen who spoke out against the act were branded as un-patriotic and terrorist sympathizers. Turning the act into a permanent piece of legislation allows for the un-doing of that very freedom of speech which you have just questioned us about. Love the little GS, Aruba (wonder if that girl is alive?), and this forum.

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[CasiUSA]

That's fine. If you want to spew out the N-word, it's your right. Just STOP Bitching about seeing two dudes making out on TV or something, or interracial couples, or people who don't F their siblings- whatever offends you, it's their right too- You don't like it, YOU change the channel.

[pizzleboy]

Part of what makes North America great is the fact that yes, you can be a biggot and proud of it.

[Anonymous]

AND, you can also be an ignorant liberal who's party wants those who work hard to pay the way for those who wish to do nothing and be proud of that too.

[CasiUSA]

Shouldn't you re-phrase your question to:

Why do people have free speech who's ideas do not coincide with my own?

[davipu]

AND, you can also be an ignorant liberal who's party wants those who work hard to pay the way for those who wish to do nothing and be proud of that too.

joe, I thought you were too good to stoop to personal insults, wtf do you call this?

[Anonymous]

What was personal about that?  Just a retort to pizzleboys comment.  An addition I think a person could be proud of.

I DO listen to you.  And then I comment back.  Most of you on the other hand resort to "clever" pictures and cartoons when you have nothing thoughtful to say.

Casi,

DEAL, you can do/say whatever you'd like BUT I get to do/say whatever I'D like.  I'm the one who is censored.  My replies are the ones deleted.  It's ME who is FORCED to hire a "quota", to rent/sell to those who "don't fit in".  You give me back ALL my rights to speech and private property and I'll let you do whatever you want.

[pizzleboy]

What was personal about that?  Just a retort to pizzleboys comment.  An addition I think a person could be proud of.

You are implying that I am ignorant.

I think your political views here make you a bigot.  Furhter to that point,  if NOT being a biggot and racist makes me an ignorant liberal, then please call me:

Ignorant liberal!

John:  How about a custom title?  If it separates me from bigot racists then I'll wear it with pride.

[pizzleboy]

I think this needs to be Tarded