.. a justifiable infringement of the right to free expression, is "actually the predominant view among most of the states of the world. The view in the United States [that the right to free speech is near-absolute] is really a minority view.Mind you, Goldberg is speaking to a reporter questioning Canadian Human Rights investigators posting racist rants from unprotected wireless networks owned by unsuspecting individuals.
While many still see the values of the United States as a beacon, the Harvey Goldberg's of the world call them a "minority view" (read "undemocratic"); of course he must be refering to Government's views - not the people they govern.
Originally posted in UNCoRRELATED Apr 8, 2008
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