“So, we must beware of a tyranny of opinion which tries to make only one side of a question the one which may be heard. Everyone is in favour of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people’s idea of it is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage” Winston Churchill
Never more apt than the times we live in now.
Eddie
...I've not sure that it apt at this moment.
ReplyDeleteSiempre a favor de la libertad, no del libertinaje.
ReplyDeleteCuidaros.
Un abrazo.
“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
ReplyDelete― George Washington
We are being censored here in America as we speak.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely correct! Nailed it!!!
ReplyDeleteI take quotes with a grain of sand.
ReplyDeleteAs the times change so can the meaning ☕💮
Im not sure I am actually in favour of free speech at the current time as it can be dangerous to speak out if, for example, the speaker is challenging or disputing the Government rules for Covid! I am hearing so much on radio phone ins and then seeing on the news these anti lockdown protestors in the UK and wish they could be silenced to be honest.
ReplyDeleteTrying to think of a way to post a roar here. Hmm. Well, ROAR!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Prime Minister.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to imagine how this applies to our situation right now in the states.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Churchill was a wise man.
ReplyDeleteNice quote.
ReplyDeletevery apt.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, so true.
ReplyDeleteLaura. M said...
ReplyDeleteSiempre a favor de la libertad, no del libertinaje.
Cuidaros.
Un abrazo
Google translate:
Always in favor of freedom, not of debauchery.
Take care of yourself.
A hug.
Sadly, "tyranny of opinion" has become the norm nowadays.
ReplyDeleteFreedom. for all. xx
ReplyDeleteSo true xx
ReplyDeleteAgree and thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeletePraying for our nation.. we are on a slippery road.
this happens when some people think they are standing on top and below are insects only
ReplyDeletethe worst form of people indeed ,if they look at the mirror the truth will be terrified and embarrassing
blessings!
Buen día.
ReplyDeleteHay que pensar bien lo que se va a decir. La libertad de expresión, no te da derecho a insultar a nadie.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas un buen año 2021.
Reminds me of:
ReplyDeleteI may not agree with what you say but I will defend with my life your right to say it.
Great quote.
ReplyDeleteThere are guidelines to free speech, I believe. Not yelling fire in a crowded theatre. Free speech is only so good as the valid facts behind it. Otherwise, it's just words and words can incite violence.
ReplyDeleteOpinionated people usually don't liston to others, and can cause mayhem.
ReplyDeleteAll rights have limits.
ReplyDeleteThe censoring that is going on is wrong.
ReplyDeleteTeresa said...
ReplyDeleteBuen día
Google translate
Nice Day
VENTANA DE FOTO said...
Hay que pensar bien lo que se va a decir. La libertad de expresión, no te da derecho a insultar a nadie.
Que tengas un buen año 2021
Google translate
You have to think about what's going to be said. Freedom of speech doesn't give you the right to insult anyone.
Have a good year 2021
So true!
ReplyDeleteI'm a great believer in free speech - the tricky part is identifying the bull s##t. Have a good one x
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