How far can a person go with their political beliefs before being knocked-off?

Question

What is the tipping point where a government or corporation will have you quietly terminated for stating your beliefs?

Right now we can say whatever we want about abortion.

We can say whatever we want about the Iraq war.

We can say whatever we want about stem cell research.

Are there any examples today, where if you talk about something too much, you will probably disappear from the planet?

Answer 1

Yes.  The Federal Reserve.  Don't talk too much about them.  Oh whats that!  Someone's at my door!  Wha

Answer 2

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Answer 3

in europe if you publicly insult mohhamed you'll need government protection to stay alive.

Answer 4

TImothy McVeigh conservative terrorist poster boy got knocked off, so, I'm thinking he went a little too far.

Answer 5

I don't know where you are but, in the United States of America, you can speak your mind without fear of being persecuted by the government.  That's just one of the beautiful benefits of living in the U.S.A..

Answer 6

if you get some friends and you have a stronghold in a forest somewhere and you all have guns, then they will remove you.

Answer 7

Depending on the state law, in employment at will states you can be terminated at any time with no explanation given.

Answer 8

Maybe just a black joke! Sad isnt it! Free speech should not have limits if it doesnt hurt people physically! Al Sharpton should know however that the tide is turning and just as you say the N word if you say honky you gonna get blasted just as hard now my man! Fair is fair and keep it up BET and ***** College Fund you racist organizations bent on segregation! Oh you will be a thing of the past soon! Bye now!

Answer 9

In the corporate world, generally you can experss your political beliefs in casual conversation and get away with it as long as you don't persist. If you do, then you may attract the attention of higher-ups who might look at your personel file and decide to hit the delete button.

In politics, you can speak the truth, but not too much of it, as long as you don't have a chance of winning any office. If you become a danger to them by hitting too many nails on the head, and gaining popularity, you could be processed quickly and efficiently, but attracting unwanted attention. Usually the government preferrs more subtle measures to make life difficult and bring you in line.

Answer 10

Well, it's not really professional to requite one's beleifs in a professional place of business. It is good business to be a nice person though, so some moralistic beliefs have to come into play, however i find that people of certain basic social circles and brainwashing usually tend to prefer to work with one another, making for more longevity of position or job security in the workplace.

Answer 11

These days, the world is getting a little too spooked and paranoid with any topic; religous, cultural, scientific...etc. But really if your in the right crowd of people talking on the same subject veiwing the same good points then the question should really be "What the heck is wrong with you paranoid people? And why can't you just have a normal conversation without thinking it's political!" Sorry mate but sometimes you just got to sit back and laugh at the world, no offence to you.

Answer 12

You mean today? And this country?

Answer 13

You can't say anything you want .... if that is you in  your picture then you are still very young and very naive and or really stupid....ok I'm teasing now. But never the less if you are trying to look smart then please do something about your picture.

Ok I'm also really grumpy this evening too and I think I should go to bed. Goodnight.

Answer 14

Look at Abe Lincoln. He went through a whole war (and won) before he was knocked off.

Answer 15

When you start rocking the super wealthy of this world, those who own most of the world and truly run it, you find yourself in a world of c**p.  Just ask JFK. . . . . . . .

Answer 16

I think if you spoke about doing mass damage to any person or place especially a national ruler, and they thought you were even in the slightest serious, you might have your birthday taken away.  I know it's illegal the threaten the US president, but I don't know if you'd go missing over that, but you would see the inside of a jail cell and probably get to meet Bubba the Love Sponge.

Answer 17

This is Leland. Maybe I woudn't have answered your question that way if you hadn't put such a stupid question. Thank you for answering. You sound like a caring person. It would be nice if their were more people that think like you.

Answer 18

It's better to be honest, and die young than to live a long life of a coward. (The Lesson of "The Moon is Down" by John Steinbeck for anyone else who reads literature)

Answer 19

Jimmy Hoffa,he sleeps with the fishes

Answer 20

I would have to say that it is possible with any situation. It will depend who you are voicing your opinions too though. Of you are against abotion and speaking of it to others who are against it, then you are preaching to the choir, but I bet if you went and stopped every abortion that was about to take place at a clinic for awhile, that one day you wouldn't be there to stop it. It also depends who you are. Most of us aren't in the position to be able to stop whatever it is we don't like, but for those that are in a position to stop something, I bet they don't get to say much before they are done away with.

Answer 21

I would say that when you have information that is truly sensitive, you would become a target.  And..I mean REAL information, not half-baked theories.  For instance, if you had a memo from Bush to Bin Laden that said, "Sept. 11 is a go...", you would probably end up dead REAL fast....