Is there any subject that's too taboo to discuss in public?

tamara19

I don't think that you can truly have freedom of speech anymore.

Every subject seems to be too taboo and creates too much of an outcry, or people instantly become outraged or offended.

The only way you could have effective open discussions would be to hold debate or discussion groups where open minded people could come and give their views on any matter.

People are too scared to provoke an opinion and too quick to label someone who speaks their mind.
We seem to be lead by the media on how we should react to certain subjects and this causes friction in every aspect in society.

Take for example the country's aim to have a totally multicultural society. This would be fantastic. But it will never happen whilst people are too scared to say the word black, white, asian e.t.c, let alone bring up any ideas or problems. This government seems to get along by favouring every culture at some point when instead they should be favouring none. All this does is create a feeling of unjust actions which causes friction amongst this so called 'multicultural' society. Adding to this, people fear speaking up about these feelings and instead develop a dislike for other cultures and mistrust in our government. So when someone does finally say something it is often either greeted with reprimand or subject to retaliation.

So, going back to the question, no we can't have freedom of speech in a public place. The people who created it (a supposed democracy) are the very people who are preventing us from doing so.

Steve W

Felching

Little Miss Alien

The state of the nation, Islam and asylum seekers. If you talk about that then people start saying you're a racist.

Oh and if you're not in the 'kill all the paedophiles, rapists and molesters' camp and advocate leniency (or even support/understand them) then keep your mouth shut else you get tarred with the same brush.

Anne K T

Plenty of subjects shouldn't be discussed in front of children because many wouldn't be able to handle it, but no subject should be taboo in a free society no matter how abhorrent it may seem to you. Live and let live
PS what the hell is felching?

bekcie

well yes i believe you should be able to express your opinion!obviusly people might not agree with you but eveyone has the right to believe whet they want and to express yourself!

i plead the fifth

in my opinion no

caroline1409f1

Isn't there Speakers Corner in Hyde Park in London?

youarebummy

Yes. Because people are too sensitive and if they overhear something negative that relates to them, they'll probably sue you. It's lame.

Lord of the Sovereign Ring

Try going to Saudi Arabia and preaching about Jesus and Christianity. You'll find out really quickly.

doyle_darrell

Yep terrorism, race, etc. if a person from every background was present you would piss all of them of at least once the PC culture has gone mad

Apparently , we are not allowed to say or discuss anything which "Offends " Muslims or the Barmy Army of the "Politically Correct"

eddovey

Yes, Necrophillia, Child molestation & Labour Party Politics, just to name 3!

princesssp8

no noone cares anymore this county (UK) has no idea what respect is so they have no idea on how to go about anything like that!

bringmesunshine is back!!!

I would say abortion - as soon as it is mentioned on this board the anti abortionists come out of the woodwork and scream 'murderer' and 'I hope you never have children, baby killer' and all this vile crap. Just have a look on the pregancy boards - it's so one sided!

icaruscatfish

Anne K T. Don't ask what felching is. Trust me you don't want to know!!

garfet

I guess it depends HOW you discuss it and WHO you discuss it with, if you incite hate or violence then you can be arrested, if you're expressing an offensive opinion in an offensive way it will upset people regardless of your right to free speech, if the people you're talking to have very closed minds then there will be little or no discussion.

Jon O

With intelligent, insightful people, the answer is no. Good luck finding a bunch of them together in one place anywhere in the world.

Pia

Police brutality. Politicians try their best to avoid it.

EC-S

You may have the freedom to speak about any subject you want in public. However, just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you OUGHT to do it. That's where manners come in. Manners are like social lubrication -- they keep the friction down so everyone can live their lives as smoothly as possible without be offended or hurt by others.

Happy

it might be taboo and u might get evil looks but you won't get arrested and stoned by rocks

Monkey Basement

Theoretically no subject is taboo when we have the right to free speech however I think it is our communal social morality that prevents us from being to extreme.

Dunk

Not really! If you've taken all those things into account then you can pretty much talk about any thing! The only reason why things are taboo is because you might upset people.

Iain

Yes -- but we can't discuss it here.

asbo_arry

Not really...despite us dears in the Western world expressing camp disgust (especially the UK).

TonyB

Yeah, Muslims and Terrorism.

Everyone knows it's the same thing but you can't say it in public or you'll be called a racist.

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