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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: The Philosopher who wrote (68002)11/25/2002 4:18:46 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
Free speech is one thing. Impulse control is another.



To: The Philosopher who wrote (68002)11/25/2002 4:28:06 PM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
I think that is just another excuse for lack of accountability. I am responsible for any foreseeable result of my actions, including words, unless under exigent circumstances forcing me to act (speak). Since people's responses are not purely arbitrary, and people are likely to react with offense at such remarks,all the more following the demise of the person in question, if one makes the remark unnecessarily, one is liable for the offense given. One might feel justified, but one should at least expect the usual marks of hostility.....