Free Speech Affords Us the Freedom to Listen

I don't agree with President Ahmadinejad, but then again, on most issues, I don't agree with President Bush. I guess my question is: If I truly thought someone was "off the beam . . ." Wouldn't it make sense to listen to their ramblings and rants and potential threats? We already know from our own American history in the past 6 years, just how many emotional issues have been made into policy and how many "rants" have become the foundation for changing the laws of America and disregarding or reinferring the results doesn't really change the facts. So when we listen to the rants, we at least know the intent and direction for which to prepare. And sometimes when you keep someone talking, it keeps them from taking action . . .

Since I believe the Scripture that states " we reap what we sow." I am absolutely in favor of allowing and legislating freedom. I listen to the older conservatives as they seem to want to choose bondage for the rest of us, while enjoying their own freedom or realizing many of them do, in fact, enjoy bondage and fear. See, nobody is going to admit their own desires or agenda for others.

I happen to believe, as powerless as Amadinejad is, we need to be aware of what Iran's Ayatollah is up to, as he is the one with the power.

I don't agree with Ahmadinejad, but I do like knowing what he's thinking, just in case the Ayatollah allows him to establish some of Iran's direction. What if, without free speech made available in America, Ahmadinejad had to resort to tapes and videos, like the strategically timed videos from binLaden? What if we realized that often times the best way to remain aware of what an "enemy" is doing is to listen to the lunatics? We do when they are "home grown" making all sorts of predictions that we, the people will have to pay for." If we are going to participate globally, as our leader wants, then we must include the global voices that want to be heard, even when we disagree with them; especially when we disagree with them or perceive them to be threatening. I am getting more and more convinced that free speech, regardless of the origin or political spectrum, gives insight into what must be considered in the global direction, all leaders seem to want to lead us toward.
. . . and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. the Revelation . . . New Testament