Freedom of speech or freedom to preach?

Why Ahmadinejad Loves New York - TIME

According to the author of this article, the Cheshire Cat smile worn by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is because he converted a not so interesting visit to an University to an international media event (Let us not fool ourselves, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to a farmhouse in Iowa is bound to be an international event). I think, the Cheshire Cat grin is possibly because he has exposed the truth about the professed supporters of "freedom of speech" to be nothing more than freedom to preach.

In the days leading up to the event Columbia tried to justify the invitation as "freedom of speech", "need to hear from the man himself". But, when the host opens the meeting with his judgements and opinions, you know that this is a deaf audience.

"Freedom of speech" alone does nothing without active listening to complement it. And, to listen well it is required that you do not judge until you have heard the other person and had a chance to give it a thought.

Rama...Rama.. this culture business...

Ok, this one is from the BBC website. They are running a series on India and its rise. And, see what they used as an image leadin to an article on Indian president's vision - Ravana, the demon king from Ramayana. I am not sure if they are trying to tell us that the Indian President is a demon or if he is smart enough to match the wits of ten people. BTW, Ravana is not even Indian. He was from Sri Lanka accroding to the myth.