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Why are you arguing about what is conceptually possible? The reality is such that people can absolutely be compelled to lie in public, especially for "national
by soulofmischief 7y ago
Why are you arguing about what is conceptually possible? The reality is such that people can absolutely be compelled to lie in public, especially for "national security" means. It happens all the time. Failing to update could signal something, but continuing to update means nothing. "Resistance" and other such concepts don't hold up to scrutiny against shareholders and 40 year sentences.
- conanbatt 7y agoBecause thinking otherwise is saying that nothing really matters, the government can do anything at any time and you are toast no matter what.
- otterley 7y agoWelcome to the real world, kid. Population: all of us damned souls.
- traderjane 7y agoThe truth is in the middle for all nations on this earth. Adopting reality as a context is not nihilism.
- soulofmischief 7y agoWell... that might be true. In the words of George Orwell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP3T5tEs7yI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP3T5tEs7yI
- Retric 7y ago“Compelled Speech“ has been tested in the Supreme Court. EX: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_State_Board_of_Education_v._Barnette https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_State_Board_of... The US government can’t legally compel you to lie, but may restrict what you can say.