Sgt Wayne Wood2949221<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does Freedom of Speech imply freedom from consequences?2017-09-26T14:12:08-04:00Sgt Wayne Wood2949221<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does Freedom of Speech imply freedom from consequences?2017-09-26T14:12:08-04:002017-09-26T14:12:08-04:00CPT Jack Durish2949224<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Of course not. Freedom and Responsibility are two sides of the same coin, inseparable.Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 26 at 2017 2:13 PM2017-09-26T14:13:53-04:002017-09-26T14:13:53-04:00SFC Jim Ruether2949237<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you feel the need to express your opinion among others then you need to weigh the consequences for that free speech. Some may argue with you over politics. Others may challenge you in the street during a protest you felt impelled to participate in. Whatever the consequences may be you should accept them for expressing your opinion.Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Sep 26 at 2017 2:17 PM2017-09-26T14:17:16-04:002017-09-26T14:17:16-04:00Capt Seid Waddell2949238<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No.Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 26 at 2017 2:17 PM2017-09-26T14:17:36-04:002017-09-26T14:17:36-04:00Maj Marty Hogan2949249<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NoResponse by Maj Marty Hogan made Sep 26 at 2017 2:21 PM2017-09-26T14:21:51-04:002017-09-26T14:21:51-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2949255<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Let's put it this way.....I could, by definition of Freedom of Speech, call my boss a b*tch, a motherf*cker, and all other kinds of names.....but the consequences would be that I would be fired.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 2:23 PM2017-09-26T14:23:24-04:002017-09-26T14:23:24-04:00MSG Stan Hutchison2949265<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say it would depend on the consequences. I would not agree with a person being fired for expressing a political/social opinion.Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made Sep 26 at 2017 2:30 PM2017-09-26T14:30:36-04:002017-09-26T14:30:36-04:00SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member2949302<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope. Freedom is hard. We have Freedom and Liberties, but one of the costs is bearing the responsibility for the consequences of the decisions we take.Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 2:43 PM2017-09-26T14:43:38-04:002017-09-26T14:43:38-04:00Cpl Justin Goolsby2949387<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. We have the freedom to say a great many things. But we also have the freedom to not say things. Sometimes people need to learn the difference or suffer the consequences.Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Sep 26 at 2017 3:14 PM2017-09-26T15:14:01-04:002017-09-26T15:14:01-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member2949419<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just from government consequences. That whole congress shall make no law thing.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 3:27 PM2017-09-26T15:27:37-04:002017-09-26T15:27:37-04:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member2949427<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The correct answer is a limited yes, It's really quite simple the first amendment's freedom of speech is only a right to prevent the GOVERNMENT from prohibiting your ability to make your argument. It has no applicability to private matters, you have zero constitutional right to say what you want to say free from any and all consequences except consequences from your sovereign. <br /><br />Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 3:30 PM2017-09-26T15:30:34-04:002017-09-26T15:30:34-04:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member2949442<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This could point to an answer <a target="_blank" href="http://jacksonville.com/reason/2017-03-18/fact-check-did-navy-oust-black-sailor-who-didn-t-salute-flag">http://jacksonville.com/reason/2017-03-18/fact-check-did-navy-oust-black-sailor-who-didn-t-salute-flag</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 3:34 PM2017-09-26T15:34:12-04:002017-09-26T15:34:12-04:00SSG Robert Webster2949625<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Enough said.Response by SSG Robert Webster made Sep 26 at 2017 4:38 PM2017-09-26T16:38:13-04:002017-09-26T16:38:13-04:00SN Greg Wright2949644<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I get so amused when people say shit like 'oh those NFL players have freedom of speech'. No. Those NFL players have Pussy-assed owners who are afraid to fire them, and a GOVERNMENT and GOVERNMENT ONLY that cannot tell them to stop.Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 26 at 2017 4:43 PM2017-09-26T16:43:58-04:002017-09-26T16:43:58-04:00SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth2949767<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NO.Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 26 at 2017 5:41 PM2017-09-26T17:41:38-04:002017-09-26T17:41:38-04:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member2950129<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Some seem to think so. But, if you are free to say something, I am free to respond. If either is restricted we all lose freedom of speech.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 8:08 PM2017-09-26T20:08:59-04:002017-09-26T20:08:59-04:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member2950370<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. Actions always have consequences.Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 10:13 PM2017-09-26T22:13:29-04:002017-09-26T22:13:29-04:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member2950640<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No you have the right to say what you want but if the words cause harm to another you must deal with the consequencesResponse by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2017 1:23 AM2017-09-27T01:23:02-04:002017-09-27T01:23:02-04:00PFC Jonathan Albano2950803<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely... Not. if I make disparaging comments about my boss, that would be my right to do so. Just like it would be his right and, arguably, responsibility to fire me on the spot for doing so. Every action has a reaction. Sometimes we won't like the reaction, sometimes we will. That's why it's important to understand what possible outcomes lay ahead before saying/doing something.Response by PFC Jonathan Albano made Sep 27 at 2017 5:03 AM2017-09-27T05:03:39-04:002017-09-27T05:03:39-04:00SGT David T.2951058<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Freedom of speech only applied to the government attempting to prosecute for it. That does not mean freedom from opposing view points or someone using their free speech and property rights to fire someone. The whole point of free speech is debate and free flowing ideas. We also need to remember that EVERY right has an obligation not to infringe upon another's. Many folks forget that part.Response by SGT David T. made Sep 27 at 2017 7:53 AM2017-09-27T07:53:23-04:002017-09-27T07:53:23-04:00SGM Erik Marquez2951360<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Of course not.Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 27 at 2017 10:03 AM2017-09-27T10:03:24-04:002017-09-27T10:03:24-04:00SGM Mikel Dawson2951437<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One thing. The constitutional guaranteed freedom of speech declares the government has no right to censer our speech or the press. Yes when we are in the private sector we have the right to say what ever we want, but we also have to be ready to accept the consequences for what we say. If at my job it was stated politics and religion may not be discusses and the consequences for bringing up the subjects is being fired, then be prepared to be fired. You know this and broke the rules. <br />I belong to a web group that does not allow political talk what so ever. I break the rules I am off. Is this infringing on my first amendment rights - no. This is private no government involved.Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Sep 27 at 2017 10:24 AM2017-09-27T10:24:20-04:002017-09-27T10:24:20-04:00Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth2952373<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My dad used to say that if you are big enough to say or do something you are big enough to admit it and accept the consequences of your actions. You can say what you want to say and that is your right...however, don't turn around at me when I rebuke your words with my thoughts because that is my right. Too many people want their say but don't want to hear the other side because the infringes on their thoughts.Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Sep 27 at 2017 3:19 PM2017-09-27T15:19:51-04:002017-09-27T15:19:51-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member2953510<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. I could walk down the street calling people out, cussing at people, and while I can't get in legal trouble for it I'll probably get my ass kicked at some point. Do what you want, hope it's worth it because it might have consequences you're not prepared for.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2017 1:28 AM2017-09-28T01:28:27-04:002017-09-28T01:28:27-04:001SG Private RallyPoint Member3050871<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this a trick question?<br />I plead the 5th Amendment.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2017 2:33 PM2017-10-31T14:33:22-04:002017-10-31T14:33:22-04:00Sgt Joel Pedaline7794658<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not every form of speech is protected. You can't yell fire in a theater, nor yell "a bomb" in a plane at 30,000 feetResponse by Sgt Joel Pedaline made Jul 27 at 2022 6:30 PM2022-07-27T18:30:28-04:002022-07-27T18:30:28-04:00SSG Steve Knox8057041<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It all depends on topic, what is said, who hears it, and how it is interpreted.Response by SSG Steve Knox made Dec 30 at 2022 11:03 AM2022-12-30T11:03:01-05:002022-12-30T11:03:01-05:002017-09-26T14:12:08-04:00