should freedom of speech be absolute?

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There have been numerous times when I've been on the (yes, public) bus, and someone comes on and starts preaching the word of God.  And although I myself am a Christian, I don't really want to hear it and I doubt any of the other passengers on the bus want to hear it either. Even if it is a public bus, should people be forced to listen to some guy tell them that their way of life is not the life that will save them in the end?  Should there be exceptions to freedom of speech?

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There should be no acceptions. You have to realize, they do have the right to sit there and preach - just like you have the right to tell them to shut the fu*k up, if you wish 😉

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No, though that's highly annoying , I don't think there should be any restrictions, beats the point of freedom of speech. I use those situations to explain to people like that that I think they are crazy lol

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As soon as you start to dictate what constitutes as free speech, it is no longer free speech.

Free speech should never be never be censored. Censoring it is a sure fire way to lead to a dictatorship.

There are many forms of free speech I do not agree with, but I still fight for every individuals right to express their thoughts, no matter how stupid I think it is.

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I'm from NYC, so we get that all the time. I suggest buying a good pair of noise cancelling headphones.

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Free speech is limited. You can say whatever you wish but threats and disturbing the peace can get you in jail or fined.

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Freedom of speech isn't about being free to harass or endanger people in a public space. You have the right to say what you feel is true but I'm pretty sure you can't scream FIRE!!! in a crowded public space without consequences.

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Free speech is the right to say whatever you want, BUT you cannot use it as an excuse to face backlash or consequences to what you said

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Unless they are literal threats I think it's OK for people to say what they please. Regardless if it hurts people's feelings. The world isn't here to cuddle, and protect you. People are gonna say things you don't like and people need to know how to suck it up and move on rather than complain about it. In a sense everyone just needs to grow some balls.

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Speak  as you  please. I listen as I please.

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No, it shouldn't be absolute. It's not now. I'm thankful they worry about real violators like child porn producers.

Should this be allowed? Yes, it's not the governments place to intrude. Not to mention the massive amount of resources it would require to criminalize every person that's fucking annoying on public transit.

should freedom of speech be absolute?

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