Title: Free Speech Should Have Limitations Article - The College Study
Headings: Free Speech Should Have Limitations Article
Free Speech Should Have Limitations Article
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Introduction
What is the Logical Basis for Reasonable Limitations on Free Speech?
One man’s freedom ends where another’s begins
Free speech may be conflicting with the interests of the state
Free speech may affect national security
The undeniable importance of protection of the spirit of tolerance and coexistence among different communities and ethnicities
Free speech may cause erosion of religious harmony on massive scale
Unbridled free speech may give rise to rebellion or civil disobedience
Defamatory statements
Infringement of right of privacy
Contempt of court
Threat to objectivity in courts’ proceedings
Infringement of copyrights
A threat to moral values
Right of Free Speech in International Law
Article 19 of UNDHR
Article 19 of ICCPR
Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion
Conclusion
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Content: It is natural for a man to be proud of his nationality or ethnicity. Thus, any racial or ethnic comment may lead to serious emotional stress and disorder, if not more. Hence, it is quite logical that the right to free speech should be exercised within certain parameters in order to protect the spirit of tolerance and coexistence among different communities and ethnicities. Similarly, individuals are very sensitive to their religious beliefs and opinions. There is no denying the fact that if free speech is promoted on unbridled lines, it may result in severe violations of religious rights of people, jeopardizing peace on unimaginably large scale. This is why free speech making fun of religion, and religious belief is outlawed in many countries. The Muslim countries enforce this restriction strictly. Although the importance of placing limitations on hate speeches aiming at defaming the religion is enormous, yet many countries especially the European ones are averse to the idea of placing any limitation on the subject. The recent tirade of many newspapers across the Europe against Islam and its Prophet (PBUH) as well as attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo is a testimony to the fact that placing reasonable restrictions on free speech is exceedingly necessary to maintain peace in the social fabric. In the same way, unbridled free speech has big chance to stir rebellion or civil disobedience in a country.