Do you believe there should ever be times when Freedom of Expression should be limited?

freedom_isn't free

Not if you live in America where Freedom of Expression is guaranteed.

avail_skillz

No, but people who report events, or discuss things in the media should exercise some sort of reposonsibility for the stuff they say.

shellanswerman

There is actually a time when freedom of expression is limited. You can't go around inciting violence and hatred that is likely to cause a third party to go out and commit a crime against society. Many, many people have been jailed in this scenario for what they called "expression" but there's a line one has to be careful to not cross.

The other instances are public disclosure of private facts, slander, and libel. Self explanatory.

loving 40+

yes, when freedom of expression incites pandemonium, or when taggers attempt to disguise their vandalism as art.

freedom of expression is fine and the right of people in this country however, everyone is not mature minded enough to express themselves or receive other peoples.

debj69121

Don't confuse freedom of expression with freedom of speech. I believe everyone has the right to speak freely but when it come to expression, I think it is better to get your point across without being offensive and shoving things down other's throats. It is not always what you say but rather how you say it.

christi m

Once we start censoring our freedoms, be it speech or whatever, we open the door to loosing other things as well. Personally I think we've already given up the rights our forefathers fought all the wars to give us. BUT I REFUSE TO HAVE MY MOUTH SHUT BY LAW. Or to be put in a place where I can't defend my self against assaults, verbal or otherwise.

ohiofirefighter42

Dont think it should be limited....but people should be ready for the fallout when they say something stupid

Lisa

I don't think people should be able to walk around butt naked and expose themselves to children if that's what you're asking.

Barry C

wow good answers above me for the most part.

Much better then I expected to see when I saw the question!

good job everyone!

love2SHOP

yes
when it comes to racism and discrimination.

GoGo Girls

Freedom of expression is not a right, but freedom of speech is. And no it should not be limited. There are times I would love to punch out those that spit lies and deceit, but it is their right and I have to respect it, just as they HAVE to respect my right.

frank5254

It always needs to be limited. People have to realize that there is a time and a place to criticize EVERYTHING. Sometimes its simply not appropriate to say some things.

Eric M

when our founding fathers wrote that amendment i don't think they could have foreseen how people abuse it today

Hillary

Not in America.

Joe from WI

If it is slander or resembles slander; if it is considered an obscenity; if it is hostile in a defamatory way, if it is considered a danger (immediate or otherwise) to someone; if it is unsubstantiated; if it is considered a risk to local or national security; and lastly there are a number of words that aren't technically illegal (by themselves) but if said to law enforcement, criminal charges would result. You can't officially say those words. How the latter situation is enforced ranges greatly; in some mediums (such as on live TV) breaking obscenity laws will land you in jail with a $2000 fine while in the privacy of your home or yard law enforcement most likely will have better things to do than to even notice. So, it depends HOW and WHERE you put your freedom of expression to the test, to see if it is considered acceptable or not.

deal

When it's not true.

Becca Lee

nope :D y shuld thr b. u can say anything u want to anyone!!

thebest1ever456

can u answer my question about what your favorite color is so i can get 100 or more answers

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