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Originally Posted by murraypaul
Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights is the closest equivalent of the US First Amendment:
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"2. The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary."
It is part 2 where they greatly differ. I like the American one better. Screw "Politically Correct!" Say what is in your heart.