Freedom of Speech

Since today was a slow sports day in general, I figured I'd take a break and spread the word on a controversial issue, Free Speech. Free speech is undoubtedly important, as 99% of the internet wouldn't exist without it. This issue affects you, me, and everyone else.

Those who read Tucker Max know he is currently being sued for things he said on his website. Here is his take on things, taken directly from his site, www.tuckermax.com

There is no question that on an average day, I am a huge attention whore, but that is not what is going on here. This is not about me; this is a very serious legal matter, not just for me, but for the entire internet. The issues at stake here could potentially affect every single website and individual who posts on messageboards and chatrooms.

I try not to ask much of you people, but please send the relevant links/my blog post to anyone and everyone you can who has a site that could talk about this and publicize it, and if you have a website, please post about and publicize this case.

In defending my rights I will by proxy be defending everyone's free speech rights, and by writing about this you will be helping defend this cause. The more attention that we focus on this case, the better the chances that freedom will prevail and censorship will be beaten back.

Remember: I don't ask that you endorse me or my site, but only that you endorse the fight against censorship.

Here are some links relating to the current lawsuit, from Tucker's Site:
The Original Aritcle
Updated Article
Newer Article
A great article explaining the consequences of this case