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How would you sensibly restrict a right to freedom of expression?
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How would you sensibly restrict a right to freedom of expression? Freedom of expression is often considered to be one of the most basic canons of democracy. As a fundamental right it is included in documents such as the Bill of Rights in the United States, the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, and the European Convention on Human Rights, meaning that restrictions on freedom of expression are left in the hands of the government. However, I feel that this is an unsettling state of affairs as the judgement of the state is based upon the needs and demographics of the majority and cannot adjust to the individual. Freedom of speech must allow one to speak their opinions freely, whilst simultaneously refraining from offending other members of society making it an ambiguous concept, needing rules and restrictions. But can we trust the government to censor this right? The tyranny of the majority is as good a reason as any to prevent the government...
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