Offence Cause a person to feel hurt angry or upset Impossible to know what is offensive Censorship to protect and use special treatment for certain groups creates bigger losses for freedom in the long run ID: 598238
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The right to offend Slide2
Offence
Cause a person to feel hurt, angry or upset
Impossible to know what is offensive
Censorship to protect and use special treatment for certain groups creates bigger losses for freedom in the long run. Slide3
Progress
Offensive statements in the past have helped society to progress
Challenges to the norm can allow us to see why we are right or wrong
Even if we don’t agree with what someone is saying, not allowing them to speak is a violation of their rights.Slide4
Problems
Some people abuse their right to free speech
We must be tolerant – be accepting of other beliefs, and also of criticismsSlide5
Conclusion
The right to offend has to be present if we have the right to free speech.
This does not mean you need to offend as many people as possible.
Make sure you exercise your right to free speech appropriately.