The public’s reaction to the response from Bargan Suppliers at Discount-Mats.com (I wrote about it here)has been nothing short of stupendous, perhaps even “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” But, it has also engendered the “What do you have against Free Speech” from the left.

Of course, the left has no idea of what free speech is, they try to squelch it as often as possible. In point of fact, the looney left (not all are members of the Democratic Party, some are just plain ole loonies) wouldn’t recognize the free speech of others if it slapped them in the face like a wet fish.

Wisconson seems to have their fair share (maybe more?….ed!) of loonies, especially in the “peace movement.” You know the peace movement don’t you, that sub-set of raggamuffins who think that if we stop the war in Iraq, bring our troops home that the islamofacsists will say “Oh, gee, we can stop trying to destroy the Great Satan now! Let’s all hold hands and sing Kumbayah!” Yeah, and I have a chance to live another 20,000 years!

But, I digress, one member of the WLL (Wisconson Looney Left), one Julie Enslow was quoted as follows:

This is a matter of free speech,” said Julie Enslow, an organizer with Peace Action Wisconsin in Milwaukee. “It is totally irresponsible for radio stations and bloggers to attack a person for his personal political views.”

[In addition]Othman Atta, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, said he would fault the worker for his lack of tact but defended his right to speak his mind.”

Now, I ask you, can any rational, clear thinking individual not see the disconnect here? No, some of my leftish readers? OK, let Uncle GM explain it for you.

Free speech is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. It says very clearly:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Need more help? OK, here it is… “CONGRESS HAS NOT PASSED A LAW RESPECTING THE ‘ABRIDGEMENT’ OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH.” Clear enough? No? OK, try this on for size. NO ONE IS SAYING THAT THE IDJIT DIDN’T HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY NASTY THINGS TO SGT. HESS. His free speech is intact, he is free to send Sgt. Hess more emails saying all kinds of things. He can say “No blood for oil.” He can say “Baby Killers.” He can even say “If you don’t get an education, you could end up in Iraq.” But we can also respond because Ms. Enslow, we also have free speech.

I don’t get it, the Democrats are already trying to reinstate that failed policy called the “Fairness Doctrine” because liberal talk radio always falls flat on its face or, am I mistaken and Air America is a powerhouse with tens and tens of millions of listeners; and Mario Cuomo has the number one talk show in radio and even Prairie Home Companion is still drawing the listeners. Nope, none of those are operative. But, again I digress. Liberals just can’t stand it when conservatives or others exercise their rights to free speech. They call it censorship to call an obnoxious emailer on his crap. The owner of the company (well, the putative owner) one Faisal Khetani is “upset” (yeah, that’s putting it mildly…ed!) that he has received thousands of emails and phone calls castigating him for his employees stance. Granted some of those were doubtlessly over the top and are not only inappropriate, but undeserved as well. Be that as it may, each writer, caller was exercising HIS rights to free speech as well. It works both ways. What Mr. Khetani wants is free political speech without any consequences. It damn sure doesn’t work that way sir!

When the left learns that free speech (and I don’t mean threats to injure or harm) means that political speech has consequences, then they will be well on their way to understanding what the 1^st Amendment really is all about. Until then, do not expect to be able to say outrageous things and not have any feedback. Got it?

Cross posted at GM’s Corner

Said GM @ 4:24 pm | Permalink   

1. The protesters, who loudly and boldly proclaim there is a loss of the freedom of speech, are the best self-disproving argument against their own outcry….

   It boggles the poor little mind of mine sometimes….

   Comment by xformed — 1/27/2007 @ 4:54 pm

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