affinityterra · 46-50, F
I don't interpret the quote with having anything to do with freedom of speech. In layman's terms, the quote means that the ability to analyze before accepting anything as concrete fact is a quality among the educated. When this was written, not everyone had the opportunity to be educated.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
I'm all for freedom of speech...I just believe there are a lot of things though that are better off left unsaid. This is one of those rights that unfortunately people now a days have taken too far. With rights and freedom comes responsibility...and that responsibility requires common sense, respect, and consideration. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, beliefs, and having something to say...and everyone should have the right to express those, but there are a lot of people who don't believe it's a two-way street and anyone who dislikes, opposes, or disagrees with them should not have that right. People just need to stop being so self-centered as none of us lives in this world alone nor do we own it.
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indyjoe · 56-60, M
@ZonkeyBalls Thank you
ZonkeyBalls · 46-50, M
@Entwistle I agree 103.7 %
NorthernBear · 51-55, M
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@Wraithorn We are becoming so wrapped up in the "issues" (and even creating them where there is none), that the actual problems are often overlooked and never dealt with. People love to make mountains out of molehills and complicate everything, and so it just becomes a big chaotic mess...so you're absolutely right.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
Wraithorn · 51-55, M
@Entwistle I think we would first need to agree on what oversteps the boundaries of freedom of speech. I personally don't like people who incite violence. On the other hand...inciting violence can sometimes be the only way to bring people's attention to a problem that needs a solution. So it's a complicated thing.
ZonkeyBalls · 46-50, M
kentex35 · 100+, M
Yes. If you have the floor I will listen. Even if only an idiot would believe that and I get the same time to speak my side.
Some people I don't know what they're on but sometimes it seems I have to lead them to the fridge if I want another drink or to the rest room and listen while I evacuate. Its twice as bad of they are close talkers.
Some people I don't know what they're on but sometimes it seems I have to lead them to the fridge if I want another drink or to the rest room and listen while I evacuate. Its twice as bad of they are close talkers.