comment by CasWhite (U8740)
"So an owner who is a football fan should be quiet, just because he is an owner. Why? Surely he has the right to freedom of speach."
A certain standard of behaviour is expected, appropriately so, of all people. Chairmen, along with other leaders in the community have a higher standard that is expected in society. If one does not want to be part of society then I guess anything goes is quite alright.
As to freedom of speech - there are certain responsibilities that come along with freedoms. Freedom of speech does not equal the freedom to say anything one wants to say. At its most base level (and I suggest the intent of teh original concept), freedom of speech is about citizens being able to speak freely and critically about government and leadership - something the Bates defenders are very much opposed to.
Ken Bates Article
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posted on 11/10/11
U10727, well observed, Bates is not good for Leeds.
posted on 11/10/11
comment by CasWhite (U8740)
"So an owner who is a football fan should be quiet, just because he is an owner. Why? Surely he has the right to freedom of speach."
A certain standard of behaviour is expected, appropriately so, of all people. Chairmen, along with other leaders in the community have a higher standard that is expected in society. If one does not want to be part of society then I guess anything goes is quite alright.
As to freedom of speech - there are certain responsibilities that come along with freedoms. Freedom of speech does not equal the freedom to say anything one wants to say. At its most base level (and I suggest the intent of teh original concept), freedom of speech is about citizens being able to speak freely and critically about government and leadership - something the Bates defenders are very much opposed to.
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