Where did our freedom of speech go? Can you say what you want to nowadays?

MAJ David Vermillion — Sat, 21 May 2016 09:51:34 -0400

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made May 21 at 2016 9:53 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sat, 21 May 2016 09:53:12 -0400

Just as long as your views don't oppose my preconceived notion of how things should be. ;-)

Response by MSG Pat Colby made May 21 at 2016 10:42 AM

MSG Pat Colby — Sat, 21 May 2016 10:42:36 -0400

Simple answer is Nope.

Prime example is PT Cadences. 90% of my repertoire would get me booted from the Army in a heartbeat. Shame too as some of them songs are funny as hell.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2016 11:01 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 May 2016 11:01:01 -0400

Yes, you have free speech. But, all freedom also carry responsibility. And with speech the consequences are sometime harsh.

All freedom does end when the use of that freedom is to deny or restrict the freedom of another.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 21 at 2016 11:34 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 21 May 2016 11:34:09 -0400

There is no abolishment of the 1st Amendment but like all rights there are some limits. Your right to swing your arm ends at my nose. You can't yell fire in a crowded theater (Speech that with all due expectation will result in injury). Protesting on Private Property is one great example it is Trespassing. I respect those that do it to make a point but they are going to get arrested. If they do it where I am Security by Law the Police are the ones that will put the cuffs on you but I must tell you that you are under arrest for Trespassing (Citizens Arrest with the Assistance of Law Enforcement). Just the Nature of the Game. Freedom of Expression just keeps you from being arrested for saying what you want outside of Private Property. That doesn't mean though that you won't suffer the Social Ramifications of your words or the Cultural Ostracization. That doesn't mean you won't be sued if you Libel someone, That doesn't mean you won't be challenged about anything you say.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made May 21 at 2016 11:37 AM

SFC Pete Kain — Sat, 21 May 2016 11:37:38 -0400

As long as you agree with the loony left and media sure. If you voice your true feelings not so much. Can't be hurting the little darlings feelings now can we?

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made May 21 at 2016 11:46 AM

1SG Charles Hunter — Sat, 21 May 2016 11:46:25 -0400

Just because you can say anything you want doesn't mean you should. A kind word is as easy to speak as a cruel one. That being said, nobody has a divine right to not have their feelings hurt.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 21 at 2016 1:49 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 21 May 2016 13:49:46 -0400

I can. I'm a civilian now.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 1:17 AM

MCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 May 2016 01:17:25 -0400

In my opinion, we still have as much Freedom of Speech as we ever did... but what we have now that we didn't for many generations, are those that are willing to hold those speakers accountable for what they say.