Even if we as individuals can say all we want, if there are people in England unable legally, or through fear of violence from others, to say what they want to say. Can we still claim to have free speech in England?
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No, it's illegal to deny the holocaust, to say racist/sexist things etc.
People say that this is good, which may be right, but without being able to say these things we have no free speech. Harsh but true.
...as long as you speak the Word! ...of our Lord Almighty!
Nope
not free speach on this site u have to be careful of what u say
Great illusion.
Its like that anywhere. At least you legally have the soap box to stand on. I just have my bathroom mirror.
there is no such thing as 100% free speech
especially on YA
If it is anything like it is here, i would say not any more.
Add a degree of politically correctness and you are limited to what you can say.
Probably not, but I think Free Speech is something we aim for, rather than something we ever actually achieve.
Unless you live alone and never get into contact with anyone else, you will take into account other people's feelings and reactions before you speak. That's not always a bad thing.
No one really has freedom of speech anywhere, not even in the US. Something that you say may offend someone and then there are reprocussions for it later. I think its the same way in the US, we just say things and get put on television for it
Not now no..too much red tape as regards racial equality
well whats is real free speech..if by that you mean i can say whatever i want to you..? ...or freedom within certain bounderies.?.theres enough anger etc in the world so it cant be free to say anything..
No! I don't think so! It may not be illeagle to say certain things, but if you voice an oppinion that is against the masses woe betide you!
NO WE DONT THE ONLY PPL WHO DO ARE THE IMMEGRANTS AND FOREIGNERS AND THEY CANT EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH SO WE ARE ALL PHUCKED, CANT WAIT TO GET OUT THE U.K!
no we dont, personally I'll always voice my opinion because Im not scared and Im not worried about what people think, but alot of people are and dont always speak up. People need to understand that we all have different opinions, if we were all the same and agreed with everything life would be bloody boring :)
Free speech involves responsibility and common sense. Not all people are going to agree on what is offensive or not. By being civil toward others, we become a civilization.
No no no!As you know its freedom of speech as long as you dont say too much
i feel really strongly about this issue and believe that no, we dont have that freedom to say what we like due to either fear of the authorities or fear of our own kind. people should be able to make themselves heard as individuals.
No.
Far too much to go into on this subject.
Gatherings are limited in size, protests are not allowed near certain areas, shop signs must be in metric not imperial.
The list is endless.
In one job centre, a business owner was told she could not ask for a ''hard working'' person, as it is discriminating against those who do not work hard.
Good question.
Legally yes, but I think there was never real "free speech" anywhere. One always has to take other people into consideration. Try telling all the people you think are ugly what you think about them. Hurting or offending people has consequences, free speech is Utopian.
Nah.
the government of england , not only england , almost the rest of the countries know that
Free Speech = Rebellion ( somewhat )
Even democratic country wont give their citizens 100% rights to talk what they wanna talk.
I think this question was inspired by the venom spat against the Mc Canns by several Internet sickos.
Take a look at the Libel Law in the UK and others should take care what they say
in england, we have free speech until the coppers 'nick' us, or we get our point across. Tbh, we hardly have free speech cos the coppers always claim its about to get violent, even when the protestors are still claiming to be peaceful. What a country we live in.
no
this country has lost free speech. you may speak freely, but only if the government agrees with what your are saying! (makes sense?don't think so) an elderly man was arrested last year because he call a statement made by the government 'nonsense'! the term 'Christmas' may now be banned from schools in case it offends any people of the Muslim faith, although any Muslims i have spoken to agree this is a ridiculous idea! this country is changing from a democracy to a dictatorship
Yes. Right now you can pretty much say what you want provided that it is not libellous or an incitement to violence. If you air an opinion that is at odds with the government/media brainwashing you can expect to be vilified by the media but you probably won`t be tortured or imprisoned. It takes guts to take a stand against a Government as right wing as ours but there are truly courageous people who have done it and lived to tell the tale. For example George Galloway.
Next year the situation may have changed as Britain becomes more and more a clone of the U.S. I think in another ten years and you may well be stoned to death for saying JEHOVAH. Let`s enjoy it whilst we can JEHOVA JEHOVA JEHOVA.
My grandad who fought in WW1%262 said
" This is a free country as long as you do as you are told"
We have not had Free speach since before Cromwell became protector and even then couldnt criticise the crown.
Sadly No is the answer to that. There is far too much Political Correctness involved. Our Government uses that to control the ideas and opinions we are allowed to express.
Freedom of Speech is just an Illusion.
Piltdown man, are you obsessed with the Mccann's?
No we don't. There can be no criticism of any minority race, religion, sexuality, or creed, and absolutely no discussion about the same. You are not free to criticise the government, as the tabliods will slaughter you.
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