"I would rather put up with Rush Limbaugh and live in a country where people do have freedom of speech." Bill Maher

afndale · 2012-03-10T07:32:48+00:00

Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from being called on bullshit speech.

twokidsinamansuit · 2012-03-10T12:28:30+00:00

Shouldn't freedom of speech come with a freedom of social consequence? From what I understand, no one is pushing legal action against Rush, they are just reacting to the exact things he said, and choosing not to hear him anymore. That seems like freedom to me.

BinaryShadow · 2012-03-10T13:18:27+00:00

Rush has freedom of speech. But a radio talk show isn't free and needs sponsors. When they remove their support in disgust of his speech, he stands a big chance of losing the radio show. He's still free to call the woman a slut all he wants, just not from that studio.

Malhavik · 2012-03-10T15:24:28+00:00

Advertisers also have freedom to pull their sponsorship if they don't agree with what he says or they are responding to the reaction of consumers. You want to force people to agree with him? People have the right to react when you say something stupid. Pepsi goes and sponsors the KKK would you still buy their product?

arrozconplatano · 2012-03-10T06:31:27+00:00

I don't like maher at all, but I agree with that statement.

windynights · 2012-03-10T13:49:48+00:00

Bill's been equal to Rush in making derogatory statements about women. The two could easily enjoy a beer together. And free speech is fundamental.

NiceIce · 2012-03-10T21:43:59+00:00

The original video is on this page:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/73829.html

Title	"I would rather put up with Rush Limbaugh and live in a country where people do have freedom of speech." Bill Maher
Author	DougDante
Upvotes	56
Comments	15
Date	March 10, 2012 6:28 AM UTC (14 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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