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    Default Re: Libertarianism/individual freedom

    Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars View Post
    But freedom of speech also allows him to stand up for himself. You don't give people enough credit - some will believe the fictional version of events, but most people are rational and have common sense.
    You have more optimisms then what I do. I wish I could agree with the statement.

    Freedom of Speech allows him to stand-up for himself, but during a vicious hate-campaign, it is akin to pee-ing in the wind. Have you ever seen what happens when the media decide to turn on some one? Ever seen what happens when the media decides to praise some one? End of the day, the person has almost be judged, tried and found guilty in the eyes of the public.

    Freedom of Speech doesn't stop authoritarian institutions, but does help a lot against them, which is why I would still support it. Though, If people were rational and have common sense, the world would be a far greater place
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