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They always talk big about democracy and freedom of speech but we all know that it isn't quite like that in practice. (see: hate speech) Then again I can lega
by CaptainZapp 10y ago
They always talk big about democracy and freedom of speech but we all know that it isn't quite like that in practice. (see: hate speech)
Then again I can legally drink a beer in any public park in most EU countries.
Personally I prefer this freedom than being able to legally spout racist, inciting garbage or to deny the holocoust.
- AnimalMuppet 10y agoHow do you feel about having some easily-offended individual claim what you said is racist, and having it forcibly removed from the net? Or having some malicious person selectively edit what you said? ("Captain Zapp said, 'Personally I prefer... to deny the holocaust'. Censor him!") Don't assume that restrictions on free speech will always be used in good faith against the targets they "should" be used against. These things have a way of expanding their reach. They can reach you sooner than you think.