Is free speech dead in Germany?

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Arthur M

Sure it's dead. It's dead in America too. It's called political correctness, which makes people censor themselves.

carla l

ich sage man kann sagen was man will.komme aus berlin!

Fenris Troll Ripper JPA RT ATL Â®

I would not say it is dead either, but it is under stress!! Just as it is in the USA.

FunniUglyGuy

probably i mean here in america its gone too....

Kryptonian

Das ist nicht richtig.

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Ann R

I agree with those who say that it is not dead in Germany. However ..... (yeah, there's a "however") .... There is such a thing as responsible speech, or the responsibility for your speech, in most countries. Inflammatory or inciting speech always carries risks. What exactly is considered "infammatory" or "inciting" differs with each nation. To go against the "popular" views of the moment always carries the risk of censur from others in some degree.

Now - if we're talking about specific subjects such a the Neo Nazi groups, or Holocaust revisionists .... you simply have to look towards the horrific grief just those words alone bring to mind. Or - in a more current context - terrorist cells. These are not subjects that can be swept into the contemptous phrase of "policital correctness".

I do not think freedom of speech is dead in Germany, however (there it is again), you much be responsible for what it is you speak and the impact/implications of your words.

Kitty

i wouldnt say it's dead. Obviously there are somthings that aren't allowed to be spoke about it public, such as Hitler or the Nazis, but other than that i think Germany is pretty much that same as other countries.

francesantoinette

the goal of every public school now, to turn out politically correct, peaceful students who need the government to babysit them.

Meenzer

That is very true, and I agree with everyone who says that free speech has lessen in Germany. I am from Germany and currently, when you say anything about a person who is not a native German, others are becoming mad, angry and you are also not allowed to say certain things a certain way, so you cannot say "Auslaender", which stands for "foreigner" anymore but must say "mitbuerger" which means fellow citizens.

This is since they opened the border.

Mason

Sheesh probly! Everything is goin away from everyone! SHEESH!

Rasputin

Yes, there are more restrictions on free speech in Germany than in the U.S. Both countries have adopted policies that reflect their culture and history. I think it's a stretch to call the whole concept dead though.

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