Free speech vs. religious ideals, current events in question. Options

[jayi12-15psi]

If you watch the news you're aware of the events taking place in the middle east reguarding violent protests against anti-Muslim danish Cartoons. Most people will tell you that violence is obviously not the answer, but the issue at hand here is... Do you think that the rights of free speech should be curbed so it does not offend a religion?

This post has been edited by jayi12-15psi: Feb 8, 2006 - 5:23 PM

[ILuvMyCelica95]

I know what you're saying Jay. The problem is that ( well at least in America) Freedom of speech for the media and corporations is different then freedom of speach for the everyday man.

In this case because these cartoon are clearly offensive material they probably should not be protected under the right of freedom of speechin the opinion of the people it is offending, on the other hand, This is something in the media, people also have the right to pay no attention to it, no one is forcing people to view these cartoons.

For example: Even in the US numerous state and federal statues make it a crime to disseminate obsecene materials, however, the Supreme Court has often uphelf such laws, including laws prohibiting the sale and posession of child ponography. I find that offensive, as do most people, and IMO it should not be leagal,but that is only my opinion and i chose not to buy said obscene materials which is also my choice.

Determining what is protected under freedom of speech and what isn't is treading on thin ice.

controversial issue this is.

This post has been edited by ILuvMyCelica95: Feb 9, 2006 - 2:01 PM