I am a supporter of Freedom of Expression particularly political expression. I do believe in limited censorship of the airwaves but that is not the issue here.
I've noticed a trend in society away from decency. When indecency is challenged Freedom of Expression is hauled out in its defence. I think there is a general increase in society's crudeness because decency is not as well defended as Freedom of Expression. This is a topic I haven't thought about much so I am more interested in hearing your ideas than expressing my poorly formed ones. Here are my questions:
I've noticed a trend in society away from decency. When indecency is challenged Freedom of Expression is hauled out in its defence. I think there is a general increase in society's crudeness because decency is not as well defended as Freedom of Expression. This is a topic I haven't thought about much so I am more interested in hearing your ideas than expressing my poorly formed ones. Here are my questions:
- In your society, what is decency?
- Is an indecent society a more stressful society?
- Should decency be protected by law?
- Should it be protected by other means and how?
- Is decency an antiquated concept that we need to let go?