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Re: freedom of speech

Posted by Dr. Bob on March 13, 2002, at 18:14:08

In reply to Re: Lou answers his friends » ST, posted by Lou Pilder on March 13, 2002, at 7:50:34

> I would like to finish the Road. But there are forces working against me on this board that freeze my initiative to write. I am threatenened with a 4 week expulsion if I "presssure". Now , in a sense, any sentence could be construed to constitute "pressure". So I can not speak at all. It is called the "chilling effect" and is a violation of our right to freedom of speech. But we do not have our rights on this board.

I'm glad you're thinking twice about what you post, but I'm sorry you're finding it chilling.

> Now the thought is that we must give up our rights. Many have tried to ligitamise our giving up our rights. But I remember a great American that spoke about giving up their rights in 1775. He was speaking to the house before the Declaration if Independance and he said,
> "What is it that gentleman wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but for me, GIVE ME LIBERTY or GIVE ME DEATH!"
> This was spoken by Patric Henry in 1775.

Would he have said it was OK to slander others? Would he have said people shouldn't give up that "right"?

Bob


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