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LIMITING THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
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Freedom of expression is understood differently in different countries. On one side we can see the arguments of an egalitarian viewpoint; meanwhile on the other side we observe the liberal arguments. The resistance to restrict the freedom of expression is rooted in the fear that the slightest restrictions, willingly or unwillingly, open the space for further restrictions, which are then followed by additional restrictions. I argue that a complete freedom of expression cannot be realized even in those cases where the judicial system is built on liberal views, and restrictions do not entail additional restrictions in practice. Not limiting hate-speech on the other side can have serious consequences on individuals who are members of a group perceived as inferior in society. To prove this, I will examine how the Romanian Council for Combating Discrimination sanctions the hate-speech of public figures and what are the arguments followed by the Council when it comes to impose its sanctions.
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