My free speech rant...

[johno]

I wrote this and realized it didn't fit where I was composing it, so it goes here...

{{{In response to someone saying something shouldn’t be said}}}}

Bullshit.

It's all or nothing, except where *direct* public safety comes into play (Shouting fire, when there isn't one, in a crowded movie house.)

I will put my life on the line for anybody to say anything they want to.* This a basic tenant of our country and our lifestyle.

This does not mean I have to like or agree what you have to say, NO! Hell, I may probably even hate it, but I'll defend it.

KKK, bigots, racists, moralists, fanatics of all types have the right to speak.

I also have the right to speak back. To point out flaws in arguments, blackness of the heart, narrow mindedness. I may even lower myself to their level and start name calling. But to ever say, "no you can't say that"? Never!!!


* I put in 5 years in the Air Force. After all the simple reasons of job, $$, training, schooling, etc. I was in to serve and protect my country. #1 on my list of protections is Freedom of Speech.

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[johno.livejournal.com]

Depends on his employment contract.

Contractually they can't stop him from saying it, but they can use it as a basis for firing.

If what he posted was true and they said said it slander/lible, he could always take them to court.

Q is "Is it worth the time/effort."