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Re: Tim Robbins "Countering a Wave of Hate"
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Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:39:17 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Costello writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes:
> > "Countering a Wave of Hate"
> > http://www.alternet.org/print.html?StoryID=15673
> >
> > -- Hop-Frog
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> What a whiner, I fully agree that death threats and attacks on his children
> are uncalled for, but freedom of speach is not free. You are free to say
> whatever you like, but you are not free from the consequences of your words.
> When Mr. Robbins speaks out against a popular president in a time of war,
> that is his right, when those that disagree with him speak out against him,
> that too is their right. Grow up,quit the hit and run tactics, and ask Trent
> Lott what happens when stupid things come out of your mouth.
Spot on, Scott. This is why Mr. Robbins should stick to acting rather than
pretending to be a deep, political commentator and victim, because he doesn't
know what he is talking about. He thinks his First Amendment rights are being
violated because his unpopular views get attacked? Seems to me that he is
getting *plenty* of opportunity to express his views! I mean, the national
press club??? What more does he want??? Now, if it is agreement with his
positions, then sorry Mr. Robbins. You are correct-- a cold wind is blowing in
this country, but it is only cold to people who hold your particular views.
Personally, I don't think Mr. Robbins has even *read* the First Amendment, for
if he had, he would have seen that it refers to Congress limiting his speech,
not the GP. People have *every* right to boycott his work and protest his
speech-- it kinda cuts both ways, Tim. So if you don't want to be ripped for
your political views, stop grabbing platforms to spue your political tripe and
pissing off the people who pay your bills. Your choice.
JOHN
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| (...) What a whiner, I fully agree that death threats and attacks on his children are uncalled for, but freedom of speach is not free. You are free to say whatever you like, but you are not free from the consequences of your words. When Mr. Robbins (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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