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Originally posted by ARTelevision
I'm for freedom of speech.
The people who shouted and interrupted his dull diatribe were exercising theirs.
I'm for freedom of expression.
The guy who pulled the mike plug was exercising his.
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You do not have the right to prevent my right to speak. Same applies in the other direction.
Censoring someone's speech is not equivalent to me exercising my freedom of speech. It is being a jackass, a disturbance and a supressor.
There was (according to the writer) time to debate and discuss in a civil and democratic fashion the topics where you would have the freedom of speech...and if someone or I interrupted you then we are out of line because we are inhibiting your right to speak.
Many of you voice your opinions that this is inappropriate topic to speak about. I disagree. This topic is what's been going on in the world for the past 2 years and will go on indefinetly. This is the world these "graduates" are entering.
seretogis, about the christian comment:
There is a understood seperation of religion from public (funded by the state) schools. So, why would anyone defend that, except fundamental zealots.