Friday, February 17, 2012

4241...Sad Day For Freedom Of The Press

It is widely reported that Pat Buchanan has been blown out the doors by the left leaning newsish channel MSNBC in the States.

The reason I feel it is sad is that even though I agree with little this right wing demagogue has to say I think it is important that even someone who has been categorized as racist and homophobic and xenophobic and anti Semitic and more has a right to be heard.

Freedom of speech, including, in my proper view, the use of public airwaves, is not a treasured component of American and Canadian society to protect those of us who speak in a fashion that is politically correct and acceptable. No, freedom of speech is supposed to protect outliers such as Mr. Buchanan along with other crazies and kooks and ill informed individuals.

Freedom of speech is not about what the majority hold true. It is about freedom. Of speech.

WFDS

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