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THOTH · 27-02-2005, 09:07

[QUOTE=Acrylic-bob]First of all I want to say that I have no argument at all with free speech. It is the most precious of the rights we enjoy as British subjects. That includes the right to say things that some sections of society may find hurtful, objectionable or offensive.

"I may disagree with what you say but I will defend until death your right to say it". (Voltaire)

So, as far as I am concerned, Stephen Green and Christian Voice are perfectly at liberty to spout whatever sort of pious claptrap they choose, twenty four hours a day, three hundred and sixty five days a year if they so wish. They may also do it through whatever medium they choose, whether this be from a pulpit, through the press or via the internet. Again, I can have no argument with that. Provided they recognise that the same right exists for everyone else, no sane person could, or would, wish to interfere.

Brilliantly put A-Bob, I am entirely on your wavelength but doubt if I could have expressed it so lucidly.

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THOTH Full Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 109 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 39	Re: Most sickening story of the week... [QUOTE=Acrylic-bob]First of all I want to say that I have no argument at all with free speech. It is the most precious of the rights we enjoy as British subjects. That includes the right to say things that some sections of society may find hurtful, objectionable or offensive. "I may disagree with what you say but I will defend until death your right to say it". (Voltaire) So, as far as I am concerned, Stephen Green and Christian Voice are perfectly at liberty to spout whatever sort of pious claptrap they choose, twenty four hours a day, three hundred and sixty five days a year if they so wish. They may also do it through whatever medium they choose, whether this be from a pulpit, through the press or via the internet. Again, I can have no argument with that. Provided they recognise that the same right exists for everyone else, no sane person could, or would, wish to interfere. Brilliantly put A-Bob, I am entirely on your wavelength but doubt if I could have expressed it so lucidly.