The Limits of Freedom of Speech and

[smsandy@xxxxxx]

Subject: The Limits of Freedom of Speech and Free Expressions

The Limits on freedom of speech and free expression 
within an open society


In an open society everybody is allowed to say what they think and 
everyone has the open-mindedness to listen to others' points of view, 
even if they do not always agree. There are no limits to freedom of 
speech and free expression within an open society.
There are no censorship, and no limits to freedom of expression and 
thoughts. Such freedom should come more and more naturally to future 
generations so that a vital culture of thoughts and expressions 
develops.

For example in countries like Germany and France, leaders of the 
fascist parties are allowed to express themselves on TV, on Radio and 
so on....
Although if fascism becomes popular, then it may well be the end of 
democracy, which means no longer the end of the open society. But if 
the fascists are not allowed to express themselves, then it contradicts 
democracy. What a dilemma!

So If the fascists could not express themselves to the public.. it 
would be against the basic rule of an open society. And letting them 
express themselves gives everybody a chance to know how dangerous their 
ideas can be. Fascism could becomes popular, and dangerous, if there 
were not enough people to say how dangerous they are. Let them speak, 
there will always be someone to speak against them anyway.
Therefore everyone should have the right to freedom of speech and free 
expression so long as it does not duly affect the children.

The preamble of the Universal Declaration proclaims the "advent of a 
world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and 
freedom from fear and want" to be the "highest aspiration of the common 
people".  It is also the most basic need for all, regardless of race, 
religion and nationality.