StunGib
Shared on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 14:17The greatest freedom Americans are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights is freedom of speech. If we don't excercise this freedom it can go away due to apathy and fear of "Political Corrrectness". Like a muscle that is neglected, the failure to speak our minds will allow freedom of speech to wither and atrophy.
It's easy to say that one is in favor of free speech when everything you hear or see conforms to your beliefs or worldview. But when you see or hear something that really offends you, that is when you as an adult *should* recognize the beauty of freedom of speech and allow the thought or idea to stand on it's own. Agree to disagree if you don't like it, but don't criticize the author. You are free to look away or disregard the message. Do not assail the messenger.
I'm posting this because one of my clan members posted something on his/her blog. Someone was offended, so the poster took down the post. I was dissapointed when I heard that. First of all I was dismayed that as an adult over 25 years old, someone was offended by a post on someones blog. Then I was doubly dissapointed that the poster took down the offensive post.
People lighten up. You are free to disagree with the things you see and hear, but don't try to make the majority feel bad about posting their ideas and feelings and others for reading them. No one forced you to read a blog, see a certain movie, or listen to a certain song.
It's when I have been exposed to different ideas and concepts is when I've learned the most. Never be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and seek new experiences. You might just learn something.
Aloha.... Stun
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