Amazing to me, and very disheartening, I might add.......

[WillowTree]

.......how many DUers seem to believe emphatically that Freedom of Speech only applies to what they are willing to hear. Makes me sad and I find it just a little bit frightening. Because I understand that it could just as easily be those who I agree with who might not be allowed to speak. And that just might be sooner rather than later.

[HassleCat]

1. The part I don't like.

Some people demand absolute respect for Democrats they like, but believe they should be free to heal abuse on those with whom they disagree.

[WillowTree]

2. That's the 'free speech' part. They get to voice their views.

Whether you or I agree or not is immaterial. Don't like it, either don't listen or do listen and rationally refute what they say.

[stopbush]

3. Freedom of speech is limited Constitutionally to the government

not putting limits on private speech.

Has nothing to do with how Ds communicate with each other on DU.

[WillowTree]

4. Good to know that.......

.......you'll be OK with it when some rightist decides that you or someone you wish to hear must not be allowed to speak.

[stopbush]

8. Hey, if it's in their home or a business they own, that's just the way it is.

Doesn't mean they're not assholes. Just means they are within their rights to tell me to shut up.

[WillowTree]

6. Charming.

[cwydro]

7. I agree with you.

There are many here who seem to have a real authoritarian streak in them.

[malaise]

9. Agreed

Add to that the view that only US propaganda is OK.

[Wounded Bear]

10. The hardest part about freedom is giving it to someone else...nt

[WillowTree]

11. Oh man..........How I wish I'd said that!

Truer words never uttered. Thank you!