Freedom of speech in America do we still have it

[bluesjuke]

Originally Posted by Isee-you

God bless America where I can speak out against that which I do not believe in although recently this has become questionable. Disagree with Obama and .....

Sure we do.......but under a microscope.

[gizmo980]

Originally Posted by oberon_1

Freedom of speech is not being arrested/put on trial for expressing views and opinions. Are you doing time for speaking against Obama?

Maybe that's why the OP hasn't returned to reply yet...

But seriously, there are WAY too many people who have no clue what "Freedom of Speech" actually means. If we were subject to arrest for speaking out against the POTUS, half of the members on this board (if not more) would be sitting in jail right now.

[WmMeeker]

You have freedom of speech as long as you say things others want to hear.

[pnwmdk]

Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3

Barack Obama, i disagree with you.

Okay lets see what happens.

The IRS audits you, seizes your bank accounts, and every other federal agency you interact with becomes hostile.

THAT is what happens.

[wutitiz]

Originally Posted by oberon_1

Freedom of speech is not being arrested/put on trial for expressing views and opinions. Are you doing time for speaking against Obama?

It does not necessarily have to involve doing time. Consider the 'Fairness Doctrine,' which was an FCC policy that required media outlets to give time to an opposing view. It was used by both the JFK and Nixon admins to intimidate opposing voices. Nobody ever did time for violating the fairness doctrine but it did inhibit speech. It was not until the Fairness Doctrine was jettisoned under Reagan that talk radio was able to flourish.