“Far too many people dont understand how free speech works” – someone who doesn’t understand how free speech works.
push138292 on
In general, “freedom” in the Constitution means freedom from the government, not other people.
PirateSanta_1 on
I’m pretty sure free speech is i’m free to say whatever i want without any consequence but you can’t say things i don’t like. At least that seems to be how the free speech absolutist who owns Twitter sees it.
Wave_File on
And most don’t get the difference between free speech and consequence free speech.
VelvetHalo44 on
Accountability for words applies to everyone but our sitting President
CountOff on
Damn all this time I just thought freedom of speech meant I could be an unrepentant asshole, then get mad at you when you call me out for it
kingboogerbaby on
The amount of people who don’t understand this is funny asf. Every person that I’ve heard say it in person has used it incorrectly.
Itsprobablysarcasm on
“I’m entitled to free speech!” – someone who gets really upset when others use their own free speech.
cholotariat on
Truth is considered an affirmative defense to libel or slander
KaneHusky13 on
I’m gonna be the scapegoat for the conservative that’s inevitably gonna wind up here and start some bs and make it easy.
Are you allowed to say slurs? Sure.
Is it right to say them? No.
Will you get arrested for saying slurs? Nope.
Will you get your ass beat and/or fired for that? Very likely.
Is the prior statement an infringement on free speech? Hell no. That’s a consequence for harming the respect provided by a person, group, business, or community.
It’s as simple as that. We can go around the bush as many times as we want, but the fact of the matter is that if you wanna say something inflammatory, be prepared for the inevitable explosion.
DickweedMcGee on
Yeah, private industry takes care of about 98% of Offensive. dangerous and threatening behavior & speech….as it should.
People have complained recently about how companies are ‘going too far!’ by putting clauses in the employee handbook that includes behavior outside of work as grounds for termination. This is NOT new, they’re just trying to help people who lack the common sense to understand. It’s just that in the past you usually had to end up in the evening news doing or saying something heinous in your free time to get fired. Now, you can commit professional suicide in 30 seconds from your phone.
JayyyyyBoogie on
The freedom to swing my arms ends where your nose begins
the_millenial_falcon on
But what if I’m the ugly ho??
glt918 on
erwaro on
Things get real ugly, real fast if you’ve got some government agency that has to decide who is and who is not an ugly ho. To say nothing of yo mama.
Minimum-Situation985 on
People really don’t understand that there’s always consequences to every action.
MuscleWarlock on
People are like ” I just speak my mind” just want to be rude and have no self controll
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“Far too many people dont understand how free speech works” – someone who doesn’t understand how free speech works.
In general, “freedom” in the Constitution means freedom from the government, not other people.
I’m pretty sure free speech is i’m free to say whatever i want without any consequence but you can’t say things i don’t like. At least that seems to be how the free speech absolutist who owns Twitter sees it.
And most don’t get the difference between free speech and consequence free speech.
Accountability for words applies to everyone but our sitting President
Damn all this time I just thought freedom of speech meant I could be an unrepentant asshole, then get mad at you when you call me out for it
The amount of people who don’t understand this is funny asf. Every person that I’ve heard say it in person has used it incorrectly.
“I’m entitled to free speech!” – someone who gets really upset when others use their own free speech.
Truth is considered an affirmative defense to libel or slander
I’m gonna be the scapegoat for the conservative that’s inevitably gonna wind up here and start some bs and make it easy.
Are you allowed to say slurs? Sure.
Is it right to say them? No.
Will you get arrested for saying slurs? Nope.
Will you get your ass beat and/or fired for that? Very likely.
Is the prior statement an infringement on free speech? Hell no. That’s a consequence for harming the respect provided by a person, group, business, or community.
It’s as simple as that. We can go around the bush as many times as we want, but the fact of the matter is that if you wanna say something inflammatory, be prepared for the inevitable explosion.
Yeah, private industry takes care of about 98% of Offensive. dangerous and threatening behavior & speech….as it should.
People have complained recently about how companies are ‘going too far!’ by putting clauses in the employee handbook that includes behavior outside of work as grounds for termination. This is NOT new, they’re just trying to help people who lack the common sense to understand. It’s just that in the past you usually had to end up in the evening news doing or saying something heinous in your free time to get fired. Now, you can commit professional suicide in 30 seconds from your phone.
The freedom to swing my arms ends where your nose begins
But what if I’m the ugly ho??
Things get real ugly, real fast if you’ve got some government agency that has to decide who is and who is not an ugly ho. To say nothing of yo mama.
People really don’t understand that there’s always consequences to every action.
People are like ” I just speak my mind” just want to be rude and have no self controll