Does Freedom of Speech really give you the right to insult someone personally?
It seems many use "Freedom of Speech" as "right" to INSULT people personally.
In the South African Contitution one may have the right to say whatever you want and voice your opinion, yes.... BUT that does NOT give you the right to INSULT someone personally as this is a DIRECT violation of the constitution itself as an INSULT is in contravension of Section 10 which states “Everyone has inherent dignity and the [b]right to have their dignity respected and protected[/b].”
Yes, insulting someone based on their own opinions/beliefs/faith/religion/political views... or WHATEVER... is unconstitutional thus Freedom of Speech cannot be used as a defence or excuse.
Please do THINK before you decide to insult anyone personally and try to use Freedom of Speech as a defence?
Basically practice Common Courtesy to all... is that really too much to ask for?
In the South African Contitution one may have the right to say whatever you want and voice your opinion, yes.... BUT that does NOT give you the right to INSULT someone personally as this is a DIRECT violation of the constitution itself as an INSULT is in contravension of Section 10 which states “Everyone has inherent dignity and the [b]right to have their dignity respected and protected[/b].”
Yes, insulting someone based on their own opinions/beliefs/faith/religion/political views... or WHATEVER... is unconstitutional thus Freedom of Speech cannot be used as a defence or excuse.
Please do THINK before you decide to insult anyone personally and try to use Freedom of Speech as a defence?
Basically practice Common Courtesy to all... is that really too much to ask for?
