freedom of speech shouldn't exist in it's purest form. not that it will happen anyway. everything needs to come in moderation. too much freedom leads to radicalism and i'd hate to imagine a society where red necks, sexists, and plain idiots reigned supreme.
freedom of speech is a nice concept and all. but shouldn't exist extirely. then again, it should exist to a smaller degree. ideally speaking, it shouldn't be on either extreme. if people were oppressed for their views and beliefs, that's also another extreme.
we were discussing the whole david irving scenario in modern history the other day and it just seems a bit extreme to punish someone for their views. i think he's banned from even entering certain countries. heck i don't agree with what he's said but people still should be allowed some form of freedom in forming their own opinions and beliefs.