Sally certainly has the right to free speech. …

Comment posted Sally Kern Has the Right to Free Speech by Rob.

Sally certainly has the right to free speech. No one is denying that. However there are a few things that come with free speech that she seems to have forgotten:

1. Responsibility. It is irresponsible to yell “Fire” in a crowded theatre, when there isn’t one, becuase people will panic, violence may happen and people may be hurt or killed. It is likewise irresponsible to liken a minority group to terrorism because it may result in inciting violence with someone getting hurt or killed.

2. Accountability. If you are going to exercise your right to free speech in a public setting, and if you are an elected official with the responsibility of representing ALL of you rconstituents, you must be able to back up what you are saying. Sally cannot do this.

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3. Consequences. Sometimes there are consequences relating to the thoughtless use of free speech, and that, ladies and gentlemen, is what Ms. Kern is currently experiencing.

BTW, with regard to dealing with discrimination and bigotry, there is a documentary called “Blue Eyes” with Jane Elliott that is very good.

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