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PandasInHoodies t1_ixtqv7z wrote

Reply to comment by CalTechie-55 in Pointing out spelling mistake leads to contempt conviction for Fiji lawyer by Mamacrass

r/USdefaultism

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QuietShipper t1_ixullby wrote

Technically, this could be a resident of Fiji saying "we need a first amendment" making your comment r/USdefaultism

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shadowrun456 t1_ixvpyxh wrote

Maybe, but freedom of speech is not unique to the US, and freedom of speech guaranteed by the first amendment in the US is not even the "freest" free speech in the world.

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gathermewool t1_ixv3gv1 wrote

I get it normally and if this was /worldnews, but what percentage of Reddit members are from the US?

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Drone30389 t1_ixtrgfj wrote

> When someone communicates to the world, but only considers the existence of USA, and don't consider the different nuances around the world.

How do you figure that fits?

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Independent-Metal610 t1_ixts3lv wrote

Not OP but I’m just gonna take a wild stab in the dark here, so take what I’m about to say with a grain of salt. I could be completely wrong. Here goes:

Fiji isn’t the USA.

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Drone30389 t1_ixtsn3z wrote

Of course it's not, why would they suggest needing a 1st amendment if it was?

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Alexstarfire t1_ixu1u2s wrote

Yea, I'm confused by the downvotes. The original comment doesn't even make sense if they are talking about the USA.

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Briancl12 t1_ixugjrb wrote

Because 1. First Amendment means something very different in most countries 2. It implies that the US First Amendment is the only thing that allows freedom of speech

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Bestihlmyhart t1_ixugs3l wrote

It doesn’t. The dude literally said that’s why they need a first amendment not that they have one

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Bolusss t1_ixwak4m wrote

What would be in that amendment? Chapter 2 of the constitution already guarantees their rights?

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