Posted by adultbabyg on February 11, 2010 at 20:59 [72.36.28.209]
In Reply to: Censorship posted by Rudd Sucks on February 11, 2010 at 05:32
I do not post to often on this board so please understand when I see an issue such as this I have to let my voice be heard.
First they came after those of Islamic faith...
They just want to kill all of those who do not believe the way they do...So I said nothing...
Then they came after the Jews...
but I did not say anything becuase they are trying to run everyones life through thier wealth...
Then they came and hauled off all the Homosexuals
But, I did not say anything cause I was not homosexual and found their behavior abhorrent...
Then they came after the guns...
But why should I care I don't hunt...
Then they said I should just listen to what they have to say and aggree with the party line.
I said nothing and freedom of speech was banned.
When they finally came for me I was speechless defenseless, and without anyone else around who was willing to fight for my well being or needs...
Honestly we need to understand it is through our diversity that we are strong. No matter what side of an issue you stand on, you should always be willing to fight for the right of the other side to make their point. Censorship is just another way to remove freedom from those who have the right to speak out.
I will say this, Personally I am conservative in my views and consider myself to be a constitutionalist and libritarian(Live and Let Live). I will never support the abuse the animals or of those who rightfully can not provide consent. With that said, I will express the need for everyone to be heard even when I do not aggree with the philosophy or ethics.
Which would you rather have
Freedom from
or
Freedom to
I would rather have the freedom to express my opinion and be offended by yours then to loose the right to speak at all.