Godt sagt av AI!

Dette kom jeg over på Wikipedia. Jeg synes det var veldig bra sagt, og er helt enig. Jeg synes det er utrolig viktig med ytringsfrihet, men det finnes grenser. Å komme med uttalelser som er rasistiske, diskriminerende, homofobiske e.l. synes jeg ikke hører hjemme noe sted, og er vel heller misbruk av ytringsfriheten.

Amnesty International has endorsed restrictions on speech which incites hatred towards any group of people, whether racial, religious, or otherwise. In reference to the Muhammad cartoon controversy, the organization stated:

The right to freedom of opinion and expression should be one of the cornerstones of any society. …However, the right to freedom of expression is not absolute — neither for the creators of material nor their critics. It carries responsibilities and it may, therefore, be subject to restrictions in the name of safeguarding the rights of others. In particular, any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence cannot be considered legitimate exercise of freedom of expression. Under international standards, such “hate speech” should be prohibited by law. …While AI recognises the right of anyone to peacefully express their opinion, including through peaceful protests, the use and threat of violence is unacceptable.