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Terrell · 07-14-2008, 05:43 PM

I understand the intended satire, but I do think that it plays to the falsehoods that are being spread about Obama, for those that don't get the joke, or for whatever reason don't want to get the joke. As to the OP, I think the whole purpose of having a 1st Amendment, and freedom of speech, is to protect that speech that is unpopular/offensive. (it's why I'm opposed to amendments to allow legislation prohibiting flag-burning or other modification to weaken 1st Amendment rights) Speech that is popular or non-offensive is protected by it's popularity/non-offensiveness. Offensive speech is best combated by more speech, not by censorship, in my opinion.

07-14-2008, 05:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Terrell Insane Location: Orlando, Florida	I understand the intended satire, but I do think that it plays to the falsehoods that are being spread about Obama, for those that don't get the joke, or for whatever reason don't want to get the joke. As to the OP, I think the whole purpose of having a 1st Amendment, and freedom of speech, is to protect that speech that is unpopular/offensive. (it's why I'm opposed to amendments to allow legislation prohibiting flag-burning or other modification to weaken 1st Amendment rights) Speech that is popular or non-offensive is protected by it's popularity/non-offensiveness. Offensive speech is best combated by more speech, not by censorship, in my opinion. Last edited by Terrell; 07-14-2008 at 05:45 PM..