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Should throwing a shoe at someone be thought of as a "right" under "freedom of expression"?

Asked by noelasun (1894points) April 7th, 2009

Question inspired by http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090407/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq_shoe_thrower;_ylt=AgOQxjCXQiTzvEUS51gbhUZ34T0D

Are there ways for us to draw the line between what is for one party, freedom of expression, and to the second, an offense?
I was wondering if the answer was to be found in the “offended party”, but then I can’t help but think there MUST be a more objective way to determine this. Whose right to what overides _______?
Any thoughts?

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Jayne's avatar

Only if your aim really sucks. Otherwise it is assault; perhaps justified, and certainly mild, but assault nonetheless.

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TaoSan's avatar

With Jayne, assault is assault….

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Jeruba's avatar

A right to freedom from bodily harm must trump a right to freedom of expression.

Bearing in mind that there are many places where neither is considered a right.

Jeruba (56189points)“Great Answer” (2points) Flag as…
KalWest's avatar

What Jeruba said

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