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Conversation Questions on Freedom of Speech

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What is freedom of speech?

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How does freedom of speech improve a society?

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Should there be some limits on what we are free to say?

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Should people be free to spread hatred, incite violence and ridicule others’ religions and nations?

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Is pure freedom of speech is undesirable in today’s world?

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Should you be free to tell an enemy your country’s national secrets?

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Some countries forbid school teachers from introducing subjects like homosexuality in their classes. Is this denying free speech?

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Does the Internet open up the possibilities of totally free speech and freedom of expression?

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Many countries censor websites to control what their citizens can and cannot see. Is this dangerous?

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When do you have to be careful what you say?

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Is freedom of speech important?

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Does freedom of speech include spreading lies about people?

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A Danish newspaper angered the world’s Muslims by publishing cartoons of the Prophet Mohamed. Is this freedom of speech?

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How important is freedom of the press?

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"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." (Evelyn Beatrice Hall) Do you agree with this?

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Are there things you’d love to talk or write about that you daren’t?

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Has freedom of speech suffered with the war on terrorism?

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Do children and teenagers also have rights to freedom of speech?

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What do you think “gripe sites” are?

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Have you ever been told to be quiet?