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Originally Posted by Thor

Also since its very relevant, Christopher Hitchens on Free Speech in 3 parts, about 20 minutes in total, excellent stuff. Filmed in 2006 here in Canada and he also talks about Canada's free speech issues today.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Hg-Y7MugU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq1e4cfvUKE
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3OTS5gSO0E

Great link.

I've always had somewhat mixed feelings about Christopher's Hitchens's views on David Irving, but he most certainly builds a very strong case.

I agree with a lot of his ideology. However, he seems to blame a lot of hatred on our own stupidity but fails to give a solid alternative to laws that limit freedom of speech.

I would also like to answer his question about who would judge what speech is acceptable if limits are put on freedom of speech..... the same person who judges whether any crimes have been committed... a judge.

All in all, I agree with a lot of his ideas. I do, however, there is a limit where freedom of speech crosses a line from mere speech into inciting violence and amounts to uttering a threat. The standard for this should be quite high, and we should allow the vast majority of speech.