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It’s slightly ironic that were even having this conversation because the Chinese government is a (for all but a few) safe topic for Americans to criticize. Ther
by Coffeewine 7y ago
It’s slightly ironic that were even having this conversation because the Chinese government is a (for all but a few) safe topic for Americans to criticize. There is no shortage of companies within the United States were criticizing say, Christianity would result in censure, but we don’t see that as a first amendment violation in the same way.
- kolanos 7y ago> It’s slightly ironic that were even having this conversation because the Chinese government is a (for all but a few) safe topic for Americans to criticize. Those unsafe topics are multiplying and the distinction is that China is attempting to suppress speech in the United States. Any examples of the U.S. suppressing speech in China? > There is no shortage of companies within the United States were criticizing say, Christianity would result in censure, but we don’t see that as a first amendment violation in the same way. Don't follow. Christianity is openly criticized in the U.S., such as by media companies. See the Catholic Church pedophilia scandals for examples. Then imagine a similar scandal implicating the powerful being openly discussed in China... If the Catholic Church was compelling the U.S. government to suppress speech in regards to its numerous scandals, you better believe that'd be a first amendment issue.