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We as a society decided homosexual advocacy was dangerous speech just decades ago. We were so enlightened then, right?
by sadris 8y ago
We as a society decided homosexual advocacy was dangerous speech just decades ago. We were so enlightened then, right?
- anigbrowl 8y ago'Let's do gay sex' vs 'let's kill people in group X' seems like one of those apples and oranges comparisons people are always talking about.
- samaItman 8y agoThis comment goes against HN guidelines. "Be civil. Don't say things you wouldn't say face-to-face. Don't be snarky. Comments should get more civil and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive." "Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith." Consider this a warning, as we eventually ban accounts of repeat offenders. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- sagichmal 8y agoNo, we got that one wrong. But, now we're on the path to correcting it. This is good and just and how things should work.
- sadris 8y agoWhat's wrong and what's right? Who defines it? When? And why?