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Originally Posted by Rim05
Why don't we address free responsible speech. In the past I don't think we needed to add responsible speech.
I stand by what I posted above.
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Because the first amendment is so important to our way of life and our government, there can be so very few codes to restrict speech. One of the few is civil lawsuits, which can be brought when certain offenses occur. You can sue for monetary damages, and some cases an injunction or restraining order, but generally we cannot silence people by decree. Another way is spreading opposing speech to counteract that which is not always agreed with. But basically the law cannot further designate what is or isn't responsible speech. There is only responsible listening.