would you : ethics : WHICH IS BETTER - FREE SPEECH OR RIGHT SPEECH? [+] serious ballot by Mithrandir created Fri Sep 01, 06 Within the Buddhist eight-fold path to end suffering is the concept of right speech, as part of ethical conduct. It can be generally defined in these terms - - to abstain from false speech, especially not to tell deliberate lies and not to speak deceitfully, - to abstain from slanderous speech and not to use words maliciously against others, - to abstain from harsh words that offend or hurt others, - to abstain from idle chatter that lacks purpose or depth. Free speech is defined as being able to speak freely without fear of censorship. A Canadian judge's ruling in 1990 defined free speech as - - The free flow of ideas essential to political democracy and democratic institutions" and limits the ability of the state to subvert other rights and freedoms; - it promotes a marketplace of ideas, which includes, but is not limited to, the search for truth; - it is intrinsically valuable as part of the self-actualisation of speakers and listeners; - it is justified by the dangers for good government of allowing its suppression. However, in the West, free speech is limited by several doctrines including libel, obscenity, blasphemy, national security concerns, and more. While right speech is more defined by ethical standards, and free speech as a civic right within a political structure, if you had to choose between one or the other - which would you rather exercise? Free speech Right speech Ballot #101308 : SEE RESULTS Comment: Register to submit comments You may still vote without registration show your vote with comment?

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