So, in other words, if someone expresses A CONTRARY opinion, they're not exercising their free speech rights; they're BULLYING?
Catholics can't have opinions? Bill Donahue can't have an opinion? The owners of the radio station where O&A broadcast their show can't have an opinion
Nope I never said that, and it is not very prudent to try and make that argument with me. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion and views. Not you, not I, not the Catholic League, Bill Donahue, no idividual, or intrest group has the right to decide what goes on the air. The majority public was against their firing then, but NBC caved to pressure from a small group that was not speaking for the majority.
What a tortured, convoluted, argument you've made. You can only have an opinion, or a 'free speech' position, if you're a very, very small minority of the total population. If someone else disagrees with you, they're bullying you in an attempt to shut you up.
Once again everybody has the right to free speech. However demanding something be removed because it offends you is counter intuitive to freedom of speech. Demanding silence from those you disagree with is counter intuitive (i.e what the Catholic Leauge did). Using your right to free speech to attack anothers right to free speech is low plain andd simple.
Uncensored speech is one thing, but misogynisitc speech has to go. "Joking" about rape is as hurtful as the " N" word. There is no reason - ever - to joke about rape, child molestation or lynchings. Free speech is fine, but once you decide to step over the line, don't be surprised if you discover that you are trampling someone else's rights.
What gives you the right to decide what must go in radio? Their comments regarding the Queen, Laura Bush, and Condi Rice hurt nobody. If you dont like it turn the station.
The government did not censor Opie and Anthony - the marketplace registered outrage. That is MY right to free speech.
Actually XM has recieved mass cancellations from their suscribers over thier suspension. I would say the marketplace has registered outrage alright. XM didnt make this decision based on what suscribers wanted, they made it in fear of small groups of people that can't understand we live in a free country that provides you no right to not be offended.