Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Freedom of speech


Those who support Zaid Hamid's right of freedom of speech should know that no freedom can be absolute. Every freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions in the public interest.

 The classic example was given by Justice Holmes of the U.S. Supreme Court who said that one did not have the freedom to falsely shout ' fire ' in a crowded cinema hall, causing a stampede.

 Similarly, one does not have the freedom to spread communal hatred by inflammatory communal speeches.

 I dislike all communal people, whether Hindu or Muslim. If one sees Zaid Hamid speaking on Youtube, it is evident that he is a mischievous rascal who is always inciting hatred between Hindus and Muslims.

 I am not a supporter of the despotic Saudi govt. But I was happy Zaid Hamid has got what was long overdue