Anger and violence — Palestinians attacked five churches in the West Bank and Gaza — Pope 'Extremely Upset' his Jihad Comments Offended Muslims
Even if no direct government censorship of ideas is involved, restrictions on speech that are sometimes characterized as assaults on freedom of speech include the following:
Defamation (slander and libel) ..
Swearing at someone or "abusive" statements to them
Product defamation
Obscenity
Speaking about a trial outside the court room after the judge forbids it (subjudicy).
Speaking publicly without a permit
Speaking publicly outside of a free speech zone
Limits on the size of public demonstrations
Profanity on television
Hate speech that is defamatory or causes incitement to violence
Noise pollution
Speech that contains a copyright infringement
Political secrets: campaign strategies, dirty past/deeds of a politician, etc.
Classified information: sensitive or secret to protect the national interest.[2]
Treason: to talk publicly of the death of all countrymen or the overthrow of the government
Blasphemy is illegal in several Western countries (freedom of religion as well as speech could be given here)
Virginia Law - § 18.2-416. Punishment for using abusive language to another.
Would Jesus Sue?
Jesus: John (Edwards), Mary and I have a legal issue to talk over with you.
THAT’S BEYOND DISGUSTING!!!!
And who thought this would be a good idea. I can watch the tv show for a few minutes...it’s like a train wreck, you have to watch it but this is ridiculous.
Notice how these “brave artists” never create a work like this slamming Mohammed?
Hollyweird is pathetic. I am sick I paid to see this with a buddy of mine. I want my money back. Lots of gay inuendo stuff,sleeping with each other...yuck.
Heads will roll...
Oops! wrong religion....
[cue “Ritt der Walküren”]
“Oh, no, you di-in’t!”
“Oh, no, she di-in’t!”
“Oh, no, you di-in’t! Bitch, it’s on!”
As bad as blasphemy is, it’s an offense against God, and He will take care of the perpetrators.
The Catholic League was founded in order to defend the ACTUAL civil rights of Catholics. It engaged in litigation, for instance. It now consists of Bill Donahue raving on television about what somebody said about Jesus or Mary.
I agree with everything he says, but who is doing ANYTHING to defend, for instance, Catholics’ (and others’) right not to pay property taxes to finance Government K-12 Sodomy Instruction Centers.
Mr. Springer, come back when you make a musical defaming Muhammed.
"The cross is foolishness to those who are perishing".
Springer is one sick, low life, puppy and anyone who watches him.
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Jesus will have the last laugh.