Do Muslims believe in Free Speech

[NJUSA]

I think the juristic tradition of restricting free speech where it does genuine harm has been distorted to create a belief that any sort of offensive speech is unlawful, or should be. I have mixed feelings about banning offensive speech, as I've benefitted from the practice as an African American, but how do other people feel about this? Would you refrain from saying anything potentially offensive to someone else in exchange for enjoying that same comfort?

 

[blunderbus]

"Would you refrain from saying anything potentially offensive to someone else in exchange for enjoying that same comfort?"

As a matter of civil courtesy, Yes.
As a matter of law, No

 

[Wahid]

So who is the judge of lies and mockery? Christians might think that Islam is "lies and mockery", so will you stop being muslim now?

thats for lawyers to decide, mind u thats the boring stuff they do best :giggling:
common sense should be to be respectfull and if u critisize back it up by facts not some cheap shot cartoons or verbal insults

 

[cleo]

Free speech...I love you all.....