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To: tje
Free speech is a Constitutional right. The constitution does not however guarantee no consequences for said free speech.
18 posted on 09/07/2014 9:48:09 AM PDT by buckalfa (Long time caller --- first time listener.)
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To: buckalfa
The constitution does not however guarantee no consequences for said free speech.

The Constitution protects you from government interference in your First Amendment rights. It doesn't mean that private associations that you are a member of can't use your words against you.

32 posted on 09/07/2014 9:58:36 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: buckalfa

“Free speech is a Constitutional right. The constitution does not however guarantee no consequences for said free speech.”

True, but it’s not that simple. But who’s to decide what or even if any consequences should be administered? By what standards do we judge what speech is worthy of a pass and what speech should be punished?

The answer is that there is no answer. Which is why free speech to truly be free must be void of consequences. Only my opinion.

Wonder what Levin would have to say about this?


50 posted on 09/07/2014 10:16:10 AM PDT by Paulie (Get off the grid.)
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