Freedom of speech vs national security

[JDragon]

So Erdogan's Turkey summoned Germany's ambassador because he felt insulted by a German satirical TV show that made fun of him.

Given that Europe gives him money so that he takes refugees back, this not only signals a power shift in relations. It also shows that freedom of speech might compromise national politics (i.e., if Erdogan decides he will not take back refugees from people who insult him). And this again opens the question: Should there be a limit to freedom of speech (except when discussing matters that actually directly pertain to national security such as military secrets)? Or is there simply a limiting factor to foreign relations?

 

[Abezal]

Hell no to any limiting of speech. West needs to grow a pair and stop appeasing psycho islamists.

Shouldn't have invited millions of undocumented muslims if national security mattered at all.

And FUCK Turkey, never will they be part of Europe.

 

[Fox by the Sea]

limiting freedom of speech is usually just the first of many limits to come.

 

[7437]

Fuck Turkey.

 

[TheGreatA]

Freedom of speech should not be compromised, but freedom of speech should also not be forced upon foreign countries that obviously do not give a damn about freedom of speech.

To be honest, Germany has never actually been a "free" country. They've always had a very strict limit on what you're allowed to say, especially regarding their past history. Censorship does not go against German values.

 

[Ruprecht]

Sony should make a comedy movie about his assassination...

 

[dissolved]

Sony should make a comedy movie about his assassination...

THAT was funny!

 

[bobgeese]

limiting freedom of speech is usually just the first of many limits to come.

Well said.