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Originally Posted by southernbelle
Yep. Free speech as the founding fathers envisioned it doesn't exist anymore, now that you're able to be put on trial for saying something that hurts someone else's feelings or isn't a glowing, positive review of someone's practices. They also aren't evenly enforced. I know I haven't heard of very many people on trial or forced into sensitivity training for inciting racial hatred against whites, or discriminating against Christians.
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Oh come on, you can't be prosecuted in the U.S. for "saying something that hurts someone's feelings" etc. Are you confusing the civil system with the criminal (where anyone can sue but being successful is often another matter)? The lack of freedom of speech in France is pretty appalling to anyone who understands and values the rights we have in America. And dare I say that the radical Muslim element in Europe IS causing them a world of shit. I think that Bardot should be allowed to express her opinion.