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No, it can't

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Yes, it can

@Mar '13 c 87 comments V 295 votes

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The_Bald_Guy

v No, it can't

Didnt they already ask this once?

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tarakitten endorsed MadAmerican

v No, it can't
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SlimElmo91 endorsed AceLuby

v Yes, it can
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IMAQT endorsed MadAmerican

v No, it can't
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HMB1114 voted

v No, it can't
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May 19
DesignerLM voted

v Yes, it can
May 18
Bob72370 voted

v No, it can't
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May 17
DrSilicon voted

v No, it can't
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May 16
Obsidion voted

v No, it can't
May 16
Jaybird1964 voted

v No, it can't
May 16
whatheheck endorsed MadAmerican

v No, it can't
May 15
DanielZ voted

v No, it can't
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May 14
o_oo_e endorsed Speedieg

v No, it can't
May 14
Mournwolf voted

v No, it can't
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May 13
Rpete endorsed MadAmerican

v No, it can't
May 13
jimsnoek voted

v No, it can't
May 13
Fyi1957 endorsed MadAmerican

v No, it can't
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May 12
zoomer339 voted

v No, it can't
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May 12
Francesca480 endorsed Meanie

v Yes, it can
May 11
Goose endorsed Fishbone345

v No, it can't
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May 9
LilliB voted

v No, it can't
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May 9
Bill voted

v No, it can't
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May 9
oldtimer2 endorsed AceLuby

v Yes, it can
May 8
InjusticeSucks endorsed bsking

v Yes, it can
May 8
buckleroos endorsed MadAmerican

v No, it can't
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May 8
DemonsAngel13 endorsed DARSB

v No, it can't
May 7
PaulUK2901 voted

v No, it can't
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May 7
Brogan voted

v No, it can't
May 7
ZombieMedic endorsed John_Matrix

v No, it can't
May 6
Johnnytj voted

v No, it can't
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May 6
gitrdone8383 voted

v No, it can't
May 6
michellekielar voted

v No, it can't
May 6
SgtNFury voted

v No, it can't
May 5

RedFloppyShoes

v No, it can't

Censor anything for any reason, then the list of exceptions begin. Censorship is an infringement of the First Amendment.

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May 5

TheHandsomeOne

v No, it can't

However, when the first amendment was penned, lethal duels were lawful, even beyond the end of the civil war which was indeed a massive duel boiling down the offended honor of those who risked all.

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May 5
MuhammadGooner voted

v Yes, it can
May 4
LEC endorsed Russell797

v Yes, it can
May 2

JTHEM

v Yes, it can

During times of war and when young children are involved (porn on TV); otherwise, no. Freedom of speech is our most important right.

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May 2
pmonteen voted

v Yes, it can
May 2

Bill2E

v No, it can't

We have freedom of speech, this contradicts that right.

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May 1
MarkColwell endorsed Fishbone345

v No, it can't
May 1
Deste66 voted

v No, it can't
May 1
mwr endorsed Dan_Tien

v Yes, it can
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Apr 30
kgautreau voted

v No, it can't
Apr 30
engineerdva voted

v No, it can't
Apr 30
loganrollo voted

v No, it can't
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Apr 29

treedcat25

v No, it can't

The slippery slope argument is rarely valid but when it comes to our most basic rights of freedom of expression, I'd rather not take any chances.

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Apr 29
Doctordub endorsed AceLuby

v Yes, it can
Apr 29
Keystroke voted

v Yes, it can
Apr 29
Reidabsher voted

v No, it can't

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18 min

The_Bald_Guy

v No, it can't

Didnt they already ask this once?

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May 5

RedFloppyShoes

v No, it can't

Censor anything for any reason, then the list of exceptions begin. Censorship is an infringement of the First Amendment.

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May 5

TheHandsomeOne

v No, it can't

However, when the first amendment was penned, lethal duels were lawful, even beyond the end of the civil war which was indeed a massive duel boiling down the offended honor of those who risked all.

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May 2

JTHEM

v Yes, it can

During times of war and when young children are involved (porn on TV); otherwise, no. Freedom of speech is our most important right.

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May 2

Bill2E

v No, it can't

We have freedom of speech, this contradicts that right.

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Apr 29

treedcat25

v No, it can't

The slippery slope argument is rarely valid but when it comes to our most basic rights of freedom of expression, I'd rather not take any chances.

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Apr 29

harold_lloyd

v Yes, it can

Of course it can. But not often.

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Apr 25

scotta

v No, it can't

This is just another way of taking away our rights

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Apr 22

PatrickVonRoch

v Yes, it can

Censorship is justified in rare cases. For instance, if the broadcasting of certain information could cause harm to someone. I definitely wouldn't want my social security number flashing up on CNN, Fox or MSNBC. However some things I am opposed to (bigotry and the like) should not be censored. Yes, children repeat what they hear and opinions can be swayed by what we soak up from media outlets, but one of the most beneficial things we can do for our society is to end censorship on "offensive" material and more importantly, cultivate bullshit-detectors in our young. For instance, if a man on TV is spewing out bigotry, prejudice, or just plain idiocy, we need to tell our ...

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Apr 22

PatrickVonRoch

v Yes, it can

Censorship is justified in rare cases. For instance, if the broadcasting of certain information could cause harm to someone. I definitely wouldn't want my social security number flashing up on CNN, Fox or MSNBC. However some things I am opposed to (bigotry and the like) should not be censored. Yes, children repeat what they hear and opinions can be swayed by what we soak up from media outlets, but one of the most beneficial things we can do for our society is to end censorship on "offensive" material and more importantly, cultivate bullshit-detectors in our young. For instance, if a man on TV is spewing out bigotry, prejudice, or just plain idiocy, we need to tell our ...

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Apr '13

BroomeUnder

v No, it can't

But the Government does it all the time.

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Mar '13

akita96th

v No, it can't

The only ones who things censored are the ones who are afraid of bad words...like words will kill you.

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Mar '13

albe

v No, it can't

What should be censored? If someone or group can influence the adjudication then that view gets the nod. So parts of the human body get highlighted or not. So ,? this creates a power over others, modifying others is powerful force. Some images and words may be unsavory to some people. Diversity of views opens discussions , as we know now, an alteration of freedom isn't freedom.

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Mar '13

Randolph61

v No, it can't

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Mar '13

Politic-n

v No, it can't

I can be "justified" with words and ideas, but that doesn't make it right since justice is a subjective term.

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Mar '13

spluvsjp

Smarty pants

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Mar '13

Gary_Owen

v No, it can't

Not even when someone dares question the conventional wisdom of either major political party, especially Democrats, who have a direct line to God and know exactly what is best for everyone, lol. FYI, I'm a registered voter, but I'm not affiliated with ANY political party.

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Mar '13

Seamus

v No, it can't

You may censor what is said in your own home or business, but you have no right to infringe upon the freedoms within another man's home or business.

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Mar '13

RoFroh

v Yes, it can

Censorship of individuals attempting to commit crimes is and should be allowed, but some cry censorship when none exists, perfect example...these OWS trust fund children and patchouli smelling hippies blocking street yelling stupid slogans and screaming bloody murder if they are touched by police officers aren't being censored they are being moved to the sidewalk where they can shout all day long, unless you have a parade permit you are not allowed to block streets, that is where it stops being a peaceful protest and becomes an punishable offense, and yes that includes being forcibly removed!!!

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Mar '13

Drake_Burrwood

v No, it can't

I censored what my boys heard, saw, and read, only by offering what I felt they needed to experience, in addition to what they found. - I have little trouble with the government telling me what it thinks I need to know. ---just so long as I can tell them if I agree or not, and the wherewithal to make the decision.

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Mar '13

GuyFawkes

v Yes, it can

Of course censorship can be justified, and is enacted daily in our lives. We censor extreme imagery deemed objectionable and/or illegal and immoral, such as bestiality and child pornography. We restrict or censor speech; one cannot yell 'Fire!' in a crowded movie theatre. We restrict, suppress and censor other forms of speech when inflammatory or racially abusive. The list of restricted, suppressed and censored material is large. We all censor- whether it be our children or ourselves. The answer is an obvious Yes.

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Mar '13

spluvsjp

extreme imagery? Like what?bestiality? What's that? .......hehe

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Mar '13

GuyFawkes

@spluvsjp Was Beauty and the Beast a Disney flick or a pay-per-view? *he has extreme imagery everytime you talk to him. shazaam.*

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Mar '13

MadAmerican

v No, it can't

The minute you censor someone just one time is when you open the gate to censor everyone from there on out.

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Mar '13

AceLuby

v Yes, it can

Obviously it can be justified and it has been held up in the supreme court, especially in cases of children or endangering undercover officers abroad.

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Mar '13

Speedieg

v No, it can't

Ideas are not threats, closed minds are.

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Mar '13

Fishbone345

v No, it can't

Censorship is the means to control. The government isn't there to 'control' us.

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Mar '13

bsking

v Yes, it can

Yes anytime its to protect a democrat or further the liberal agenda. but then again theft , perjury , and flat out refusal to adhere to, and uphold the Constitution are all acceptable IF and only if, a Democrat is in the White House.

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Mar '13

Meanie

v Yes, it can

Only for the sake of children.

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Mar '13

DARSB

v No, it can't

There's a difference between censorship and secrets, but not much. Governments (all of them) blur the line between them every day - and that reduces the autonomy of every citizen.

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Mar '13

John_Matrix

v No, it can't

Not if you are a proponent of freedom. Either everything goes or none of it will.

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Mar '13

Russell797

v Yes, it can

I voted yes, but with caveats. In general any and all information is good to have, but never say never. There are no absolutes. There can be exceptions to every rule. The justification for censorship should be very strong.

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Mar '13

Dan_Tien

v Yes, it can

If revealing facts can cause people's deaths then they should be censored. That is why I have no sympathy for Wikileaks.

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