jeff.hume.ca DYNAMIC

One thing I'm beginning to hate is some Americans' attitudes about free speech. First they cut down your opinion calling it stupid and "Liberal" (with a bunch of other stereotypes). Then they will go on to say something about how you should feel lucky not to live in Iraq where you would be killed for expressing your opinion. Then they tell you to shut up.

They are violating their own principles. Are people only allowed to speak out if they agree with you? Speaking out is the American way! Thats how things get done in democracies. If it weren't for people who disagreed, we wouldn't be living in a democracy now. Freedom of speech doesn't mean anything if you are pressured, insulted and told to leave when you say anything against the grain.

If that idea is logical then I'm George Bush.

Hi George,

I agree, but it's not just ya'll libbies that get it, us 'pubs get it too. I think your hearing alot of screams because the libbies are the majority opposing the war, and some consider that unpatriotic now that our troops are over there.

Keep your guard up, remember, the right to say what you want to say is more important than anything you have to say.

Mike

Posted by: Mike at March 28, 2003 10:16 AM

Quote, "Are people only allowed to speak out if they agree with you?"

Apparently, yes:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1049117104122_160///?hub=SpecialEvent3

Posted by: Guin at March 31, 2003 10:42 AM