Is there a way of defining “Freedom Of Expression”
Without leaving me confused than I am now?
Let me explain the challenge I am finding with all this….
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I have come across, time and again, 3 terms that are regularly used
When it comes to this subject.
They are, “freedom of expression”, “freedom of speech” and “free speech”.
Do they all mean the same thing?
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Oh…and then, there is the other part of freedom of expression being a “principle”!
What qualifies something to become a principle?
What qualifies freedom of expression to become a principle?
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Elsewhere, I have come across numerous writings strongly suggesting or saying that the freedom of expression is a right, in it’s own making.
How does this work exactly?
Does it mean that every freedom entitled to every human being is a right, in it’s own self?
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A while back, I wrote something about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
And from there, I implored whoever reads my writing to #StandUp4HumanRights for all and not just when it is convenient for them!
When I said that, did I offend you, then?
Do I offend you now?
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In the past, did the freedom of expression exist?
If yes, how would you know that you are free to express yourself.
As we speak now, is there anything that can hold you back from expressing yourself freely?
Are there people that the world repeatedly does not let express themselves as they would want to?
Are there lines you cannot cross, when it comes to freedom of expression?
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Are you doing anything to ensure everyone around you enjoys their freedom of expression?
Are you enabling somebody to ensure that no one around you enjoys their freedom of expression?
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Having put all these questions forward, I want to express myself freely
Without the engulfing fear of being intimated, tortured or violated by those people who do not agree with what I have to say.
At the same time, I want other people to freely express themselves without that engulfing fear of being intimidated, tortured or violated by me or any person that does not agree with what they have to say!
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– Do you buy into my idea and suggestion? –
The fact is for everything anyone of us shall say as truth it shall always offend someone
If Jesus Christ,the only truth there is, offended people thus ended up on the cross… what makes any human being existing on this current earth, the exact one God himself walked, that they shall have a time when they shall speak and offend no one… that’s quite impossible.
And the offended party always responds best with whatever power and control they have…
Let’s start with as simple as a parent child relationship, children offend parents by whatever truth they believe in and parents offend children with whatever truth they believe in… and each side’s response goes as far as the power and control they have in ability to exercise.
If we push it to as far as politicians and those running the world sit, when they are offended, they only choose to exercise the power and control they have available to them.
It’s just the nature of the world we live in and it shall continue being so until this age of this world comes to an end ie when Jesus officially comes back to judge the living and the dead
Not to disappoint, but I think it’s comforting to believe in something that gives a fulfilling hope for both this life and the life after.
And not just carry hope that beams no light at the end of the tunnel especially after this life
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This is such a wonderful article. Indeed, each one of us has their own freedom of speech wherein we should be free to express our own opinions without the fear of being intimidated.
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Thanks for sharing the informative post. Freedom of expression refers to an individual or group of individuals having the freedom to share their opinions, thoughts, ideas, and emotions about different issues without government censorship.
This is a touchy subject these days because people mistake the meaning for their right to spew a bunch of lies. I think we should all have the freedom to say what we feel, but not when it incites danger.
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Freedom of expression is over rated, just for saying somethings, you might just dig your own grave, but never theles its still something been practice allover the world as a fundamental human right
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Seems like you have the freedom to express yourself until you offend someone. People are so polarized by words nowadays
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Every right comes with a responsibility. Freedom of expression is our right but we are also responsible of doing it tight
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A lot of people are robbed of their freedom of speech. I’m grateful for what I have.
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Many people have been intimidated to denial of this right.
I’m happy I have the strength
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There are definitely many kinds of expression, and many degrees of expression. We all express ourselves on a daily basis but then there are the kinds of expression that make the news.
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This is an interesting thought. Just like you, I would like to be able to express myself without any fear. I guess we just have to remind ourselves that our freedom to do so ends where another man’s freedom begins
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I can see how they have different meaning. This is interesting to talk about. It’s good to highlight and talk about it as there are many different of expressions talk.
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Your post is interesting! For everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.
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