[Alf]

Originally Posted by Rob!

Yes because implying that killing off an entire religion should have indicated her promotion

I don't agree with what she said, but I'll defend her right to say it.

I'd rather know what extreme people are saying.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Alf

I don't agree with what she said, but I'll defend her right to say it.

I'd rather know what extreme people are saying.

How can you possibly defend her right to incite the murder of millions lol. Something something freedom of speech probably?

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Alf

I don't agree with what she said, but I'll defend her right to say it.

I'd rather know what extreme people are saying.

She has every right to say it, but LBC has every right to decide that she's crossed a line and let her go. There was a boycott by journalists and political commentators alike being organised, and that's not a good look for a broadcaster that relies on advertiser funding.

Freedom of speech is not the freedom to say what you like and have no one respond, criticise or make you face consequences for it. I went to a local election hustings last night and a woman asked about Christians' right to freedom of expression with regards to LGBT issues. After all of them agreed that one's right to personal faith cannot override the rights of the LGBT community, rather they exist concurrently, she responded that she wasn't happy with the answers because she felt that 'relationships should only be between a man and a woman'. She was quickly booed by most of the audience, and then protested 'see! I'm not allowed to say this anymore', to which one of the candidates said '...you just said it!'. We all laughed. People like this woman need to understand that you're entitled to say what you like, but others are entitled to criticise you for it.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Jack_

She has every right to say it, but LBC has every right to decide that she's crossed a line and let her go. There was a boycott by journalists and political commentators alike being organised, and that's not a good look for a broadcaster that relies on advertiser funding.

Freedom of speech is not the freedom to say what you like and have no one respond, criticise or make you face consequences for it. I went to a local election hustings last night and a woman asked about Christians' right to freedom of expression with regards to LGBT issues. After all of them agreed that one's right to personal faith cannot override the rights of the LGBT community, rather they exist concurrently, she responded that she wasn't happy with the answers because she felt that 'relationships should only be between a man and a woman'. She was quickly booed by most of the audience, and then protested 'see! I'm not allowed to say this anymore', to which one of the candidates said '...you just said it!'. We all laughed. People like this woman need to understand that you're entitled to say what you like, but others are entitled to criticise you for it.

Yep, you can criticise, but taking away the livelihood off someone?

This isn't about Katie Hopkins, she'll get by and find a job in no time, and her children will be fed. But this could happen to anyone, people with children who couldn't survive, so their children go hungry, because Mum or Dad had an opinion on monstrous event.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Alf

Yep, you can criticise, but taking away the livelihood off someone?

This isn't about Katie Hopkins, she'll get by and find a job in no time, and her children will be fed. But this could happen to anyone, people with children who couldn't survive, so their children go hungry, because Mum or Dad had an opinion on monstrous event.

I doubt mum or dad would be in a position of such influence, and so on one hand who cares?... On another, imagine you were an employer and your employees were damaging your business with their comments that are counter to yours?

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I doubt mum or dad would be in a position of such influence, and so on one hand who cares?... On another, imagine you were an employer and your employees were damaging your business with their comments that are counter to yours?

I don't think it has anything to do with business, Katie is quite popular. No! this is political.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Alf

I don't think it has anything to do with business, Katie is quite popular. No! this is political.

Katie is very controversial so she does have to be careful not to cross the line.