Is it appropriate for government to limit freedom of speech?

The Supreme Court has held that restrictions on speech because of its content—that is, when the government targets the speaker’s message—generally violate the First Amendment.

What would happen if there was no freedom of speech?

Without the First Amendment, criticism of the government could land a protester in jail. Trump has already advocated for this on Twitter. Limits on the freedom of speech and expression would also impact social justice efforts.

What is the most important right for a citizen to have in a free country?

The freedom to vote was ranked as the most important human right in five of the eight countries. The United States values free speech as the most important human right, with the right to vote coming in third. Free speech is also highly valued in Germany: its citizens also see this as most important.

How many countries have constitutionally protected free speech?

Freedom of speech is granted unambiguous protection in international law by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which is binding on around 150 nations.

Does the right have any good arguments against socialism?

The right does not have good arguments against what socialists are advocating today; Ted Cruz, the champion debater, was bested when he went up against Bernie Sanders. Why?

Are there “really” examples of socialism?

Socialists insist that previous examples of socialism were not “really” socialist, but none of them can tell us what exactly they would do differently. First, as much as the authors insist that previous examples of socialism were not “really” socialist, none of them can tell us what exactly they would do differently.

Why did socialism turn out to be a failure?

Socialism always turned out that way, but not because it was intended to be that way. Contemporary socialists completely fail to address the deficiencies of socialism in the economic sphere. Socialists usually react with genuine irritation when a political opponent mentions an earlier, failed socialist project.

Is socialism without democracy possible in Cuba?

“Socialism without democracy […] isn’t socialism. […] Socialism means socializing wealth and power. Cuba could democratize and grant political freedoms currently denied as well as defending […] the gains of the revolution. […] The only future for socialism […] is through democracy.