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Old 11-08-2009, 06:38 AM   #65
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It doesn't really say much for the "right of free speech" in your country if someone cannot express an unpopular opinion without being physically assaulted as a consequence, does it? It's unpopular opinions that people need to know that they can express without the risk of assault, prosecution, or other consequences. Popular opinions don't need protection.

If what you say is actually true, then I'd be deeply concerned about what rights a person actually has to free speech in your country.
No. "Free Speech" refers to what the government can and cannot do, not to individuals. Just because we have a right does not mean that the government has to protect us from our own stupidity in exercising that right.

I have the right to own a firearm. Should the gov't be responsible for making sure I don't shoot myself in the foot?
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