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Borvik · 01-09-2003, 06:40 AM

Maybe one should take into consideration, that germans have a special problem with the so called freedom of speech. And I'm not talking about the events in the 30's and 40's. I'm talking about the struggle, to get even with their past - if that's ever possible...
You know what happens, when a german denies the holocaust? I mean world wide? Every german will be considered a nazi again. Thats maybe a bit extreme, but I hope it illustrates a bit, what I intend to say.
And what is the freedom of speech exactly? Am I obligated, to say everything, that comes into my mind, without thinking. IMO it involves also a lot of responsibility.

01-09-2003, 06:40 AM	#2
Borvik Drow Warrior Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Germany Age: 58 Posts: 274	Maybe one should take into consideration, that germans have a special problem with the so called freedom of speech. And I'm not talking about the events in the 30's and 40's. I'm talking about the struggle, to get even with their past - if that's ever possible... You know what happens, when a german denies the holocaust? I mean world wide? Every german will be considered a nazi again. Thats maybe a bit extreme, but I hope it illustrates a bit, what I intend to say. And what is the freedom of speech exactly? Am I obligated, to say everything, that comes into my mind, without thinking. IMO it involves also a lot of responsibility. __________________ There are two times in a man\'s life when he should not speculate: when he can\'t afford it, and when he can.<br /><br />(Mark Twain)