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Freedom of Speech Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; How far do you feel freedom of speech should go?

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Old 07-19-2007, 12:49 PM   #51 (permalink)
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I don't think it's only about children. Plenty of adults might want to relax and watch a little T.V. without wondering if there's a F-bomb or a boobie scene just around the corner.
Those adults can change the channel to disney in that case and not have to mess it up for freedom loving adults.
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Old 07-19-2007, 12:56 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Those adults can change the channel to disney in that case and not have to mess it up for freedom loving adults.
How do you feel about public nudity?

Even in a "free" society there are restrictions based on commonly held societal norms and values.
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Sticks and stones may break my bones but breasts and words will never hurt me... unless I pay extra
ROTFLMAOL!!! Nope, they won't...Unless you're hit in the head with a 'macho mug'...
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Those adults can change the channel to disney in that case and not have to mess it up for freedom loving adults.
Part of freedom is respect for the sensibilities of others.

Do you think it would really be respectful to have "F-bomb & Bare Titties T.V." 24/7 on every channel?
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There you go, Mouse. We must be respectful of the sensibilities of others. After all, no two people can claim that they believe in the same set of values. I don't believes this interferes with anybody's freedom; I just think it is good manners. Would you agree that saying the F-word would be inappropriate in church? Would any of us actually engage in behavior such as this under the guise of "freedom"? I can tell you for sure that I would not. I'm not overly religious, but I would not conduct myself in such a way.Again- we must be respectful of other's sensibilities.
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Part of freedom is respect for the sensibilities of others.

Do you think it would really be respectful to have "F-bomb & Bare Titties T.V." 24/7 on every channel?

In countries where there are no or little restrictions this DOES NOT HAPPEN. I don't think it would happen in America either (at least I hope not).

You don't need to censor if you have good sense.
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Hevusa, you're "thinking" and "hoping". The truth is, these things are happening. This is why radio and television stations have been and are fined by the FCC. Not everybody has that same sense of "decency". By the way, Garysher was correct in his earlier post. Thanks, Gary!
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They are not happening. I can't see the naked body on NBC nor can I hear all the words a human is capable of saying.

IT IS NOT HAPPENING!
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You're talking about network television. You are correct; I've not seen it there. Why? Because it will be cut, the station would be fined, and lose sponsorship. Just ask MSNBC after the Don Imus fiasco. No naked bodies, but the same rules apply about censoring what is put before your audience. Good sense and respect for the sensibilities of others was needed. Who really lost in that mess? MSNBC. Why? Market share and lost money from sponsors. Who knows if they'll ever get it back. Who came out ahead? I think only that clown, Al Sharpton actually did- and you know how I feel about him!
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