In the light of the Danish cartoon fiasco, the jailing of Peter Irving and all around confusion about the balance between Free Speech and public civility, I thought the recent news of the suspension of London's mayor for insensitivity was interesting.
I'm torn; should his position as a public official preclude his right as an individual to free speech? Can a public official speak as a private citizen (not that he necesarily was in this case), or do they cede that right when they receive public appointment?
Posted by Bella Bee (Member # 7027) on :
Anything that makes Ken Livingstone shut up, makes me happy. That man has such an annoying voice.
He's also a loud mouthed idiot. IMO. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I don't know, but I'm pretty sure that saying "Nazi" about a Jewish reporter is pretty much not tolerated well anywhere.
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