Do you practice properly your freedom of speech?
By uniqueorn
@uniqueorn (1011)
Philippines
March 18, 2010 9:26am CST
In school of developing young men, students voice out their opinions of what they believe is right and proper. They are fearless in expressing their thoughts irregardless whether they have downgraded teachers or administrations. Mixed reviews among other students are clashing from time to time. Some say that these students in-charge of protests are going beyond to what we call freedom of speech. They believe that this should be proper if done and with ethics to be followed. While others agree on this because this is the only way that students will be heard? How about you? Do you practice properly your freedom of speech? Or do you understand your limitations?
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7 responses
@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I don't know about "properly", but I do practice freedom of speech.
I believe that everyone is entitled to free health care and education. I know that people throw stones at me for saying that, but that is how I feel.
I believe that censorship is bogus and that people should be allowed to say what they want to say no matter how offended get by it. People say offensive things to me all of time and I have to deal with it. By the way, criticize my beliefs, and I will criticize yours. We'll call it even.
I live in the United States of America, and this should be a free country. I am entitled to freedom of speech, and I will exercise my freedom of speech.
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@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
Well, if its offensive, I don't think that we can still classify the act under freedom of speech. Freedom entails responsibility in the first place.
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@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
That's why. This is a statement of what should be not of what we have.
@quita88 (3715)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Freedom of speech is an honor for us all but
we have to realize we also had boundaries
just like here on mylot.
but yes I pay attention to my freedom of speech.
I try to limit or condense what I have to say
so as not to come off as a smarty pants.
Thanks, quita
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
I have heard a nice thought of you! You must really be well-oriented with societal ethics.
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
19 Mar 10
If freedom of speech is utilized to the fullest extent,you would only be inviting enemies to your person.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
We can never tell the best definition of freedom of speech to its fullest extent. Maybe technically, it is all about speaking what you think. But bear in mind too that not everything we have in mind are beneficial. Some are destructive. Or whether which dominates of either constructive and destructive is greatly dependent on the person's view in life.
@primeaque86 (8108)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
Good question uniqueorn... the word Freedom is not free at all... limitations should be set. For me, I always express my privilege of freedom of speech but I see to it I do not harm others... I always see to it that my views could not degrade the reputations of others... Some people are abusing it to the extent they hurt other people...
I love my school, I never participated rallies... if they have implemented some rules, I think students can have another peaceful and silent approach... But I am not really against them... well, they find it a value...
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
Thank you primeaque. With regards to the topic, I personally think too that students voicing out their opinions are praise-worthy for having the courage to face the crowd of people in letting out what they believe of what should be. Furthermore, a lot of these outspoken leader-like students would somehow reach beyond the limit of ethical approach. There are those even voicing out school proposals which I think are pointless -proposed school rules such that make students feel at home and convenient in school instead of struggling to study. I find it offensive for my part. There are those who are smoothly influenced by these people, those who are easy-followers. I have opened up this topic because many of the students now are reaching the heights of power using less brain. They may sound persuasive but truly irrelevant. That, I say don't talk when your mouth is full, talk when your brain is full.
@cowboyofhell (3063)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
everytime i practice my freedom of speech, my tone is not forcing but joking. its up to people to understand since i can't control their feel. if they sensed that im forcing instead of joking that's their problem. i only know that i did not intend to hurt.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
Freedom of Speech has its strategies. Whether your approach is joking, persuasive or simply narration, as long as it draws attention, it's not a big problem. As long as you have well-delivered the message to the listeners, freedom of speech is present.
@umit_umit (1984)
• India
19 Mar 10
fried this is very difficult to practise in practical life!still i try my level best to do it!
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
Indeed! Freedom of Speech is a hard practice. What makes it harder when there's a clash of your thoughts and your heart. You just can't speak as how it should be done.
@1Mdollarmom (207)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
We are in a civilized society and as such, we should always be watchful about how we exercise our freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is a right and a privilege but it must not be abused. In my opinion, the guiding principles in exercising such a right are these: How will it affect others? Is it for the benefit of the greater majority? Is it morally upright to stand up and speak? Lastly, is it for the betterment of mankind.
