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In many western countries you're also not allowed to discriminate against pregnant women, or because of religion, both of which are under an individual's contro
by tomp 8y ago
In many western countries you're also not allowed to discriminate against pregnant women, or because of religion, both of which are under an individual's control (except if rape).
- kingbirdy 8y agoBecause those are decisions we've collectively decided we should support people's right to make. There's not much support for the right to decide to be an asshole.
- beaconstudios 8y agobut there is - that's what the right to free speech is. As the old saying goes, popular speech doesn't need to be protected. Being "an asshole" is not an objective measure, so you need to draw a line in the sand between legal and illegal speech. Free speech is the line that says "you can say anything" except for a few specific cases that are liable to put people in direct fear for their lives/wellbeing.
- tomp 8y agoNot sure I agree. In the history of humanity, religion has done much more damage than e.g. white nationalism.