[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Chewy

You can say whatever you want, don't expect everyone to agree with you. Freedom of speech isn't about being able to say what you want without consequences, its about being able to say what you want without being arrested (within limits, obviously, no hate speech ect.)

I'd add to that.Without being assaulted or murdered.In Britain and i would think America it is legal to criticise or mock religion as we've seen in many TV shows,stand up comedians or films(eg Life of Brian).It is not legal to cause somebody harm for mocking a religion.
I don't condone hate speach from extremists of the far right,left or a religion.I do think the way to tackle extreme views is to challenge them and prove them wrong or show them up for how ridiculous and outdated they are.