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Originally Posted by Klaus
"The danger of familiarisation" I love that quote. You would have to live in a cave if the swastika isn't familiar.
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Isn't that the truth?
Yes, in the US freedom of speech cannot be infringed upon by the government. It is in the constitution's first amendment.
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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That isn't to say that one can say whatever they want whenever they want. The "right" only extends so far as to when it infringes upon the rights of others. Take the "shouting 'FIRE' in a crowded theatre" example where someone might get trampled to death in the ensuing rush out of the exits. Or the conspiracy to commit a crime. Or inciting the
armed overthrow of the government. These are all aspects of "free speech" that are not protected.