605: Free to Shut It

[jen_aside]

I'm paraphrasing an Ask Amy column, because I honestly don't feel like typing it out... but it basically goes:Q: ...so I'm all for free speech and all, but at work, I have this job printing these pamphlets for this Christian group and one of the questions in it is "Can I skip out of church on Sunday to help out at a homeless shelter?" The pamphlet

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[sirfox]

the problem isn't free speech, it's enforced listening. there's always going to be prayer in schools as long as there are pop quizzes, but doing so aloud while everybody else has to listen is stupid and impolite.

The best part about somebody's freedom to spout their crap is that i'm not required to pay it any attention or respect. When they get me as a captive audience, though, they cross the line. (which is why i hate commercials before movies, btw... sure, you can come in afterwards, but only if you don't want a good seat.)

[jen_aside]

Well, in being made to print the stuff, it's a little harder to ignore. Even just checking the print quality means reading it on accident.

--but yes.

No, I'm unfortunately still bigoted in favour of ideas similar to mine. I just can't do anything to make people adhere to my way or the highway :p

[digoraccoon]

That is the price to pay for Freedom of speech. I do agree that we need more tollerance to what people say (aka, thicker skin). Maybe some tact on the part of the people taking couldn't hurt either.

For example: I do cuss and it's part of my Freedom of Speach to cuss. However, I self impose some tact to be mindful to the people I'm around. I don't cuss around children nor around friends that I know would feel offended by cuss words. I think it's manners. :)

[jenova_silver]

I think some of it is the lack of politeness in the world. Every group gets in your face... Wanting money, attention, etc.

I believe in free speech, but I also believe in not beating on a dead horse.

[digoraccoon]

Your words are awesome.