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Hilary, I agree with Darwin. Freedom of speech is every U.S. citizens' right , but it cannot abridge the rights of others. You cannot say anything you want, any place and time you want, without repercussions. You cannot yell "fire" in a crowded theatre when there is not fire. You cannot take out a full page ad in a newspaper stating that the mayor of your city is a crack addict if it is not true. Freedom carries with it certain responsibilities. Your constitutional rights are not an absolute. Greg 47/35/35 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hawkins, Darwin" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Janet > Freedom of speech does not extend to the point that you can say anything > about anybody. It has limits and bounds. > > > ---------- > > From: Hilary Blue[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:09 PM > > Subject: Re: Janet > > > > i disagree. > > it is your choice, greg. > > i used to live in a country where freedom of speech was not automatic. > > neither was freedom to listen. > > And that is the great freedom you possess, greg > > be proud of the tradition you have grown up in > > that gives janet the freedom to say what she will > > but gives you the freedom to ignore it. > > that is what your delete button is for. > > the freedom NOT to listen > > -even to me. > > as janet herself is so fond of (mis)quoting,, > > 'i disagree with much that she has to say, > > but i'll defend (to the death)_ > > her right to say it. > > > > freedom of speech is a precious gift. > > dont waste it........please. > > > > hilary > > > > > > > > > > > > Greg Sterling wrote: > > > > > > Janet, > > > There is no need for you to sign off of the list. Just try to get a > > grip on your sharp comments and paranoia. It's your choice. > > > > > > Greg > > > 47/35/35 > > >