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[EDIT: removed some mild irony.] Is free speech really what's holding back significant action to combat global warming? Isn't it possible that speech restricti

[EDIT: removed some mild irony.] Is free speech really what's holding back significant action to combat global warming? Isn't it possible that speech restrictions could have a negative effect on public support for such significant action?

Koremat6666 7y ago
I am not sure if this sort of language and comments are encouraged on HN. Are we advocating arrest of individuals we disagree with ? Is this the new silicon valley mob with hi-tech pitchforks ?
- dylan604 7y ago
  Slippery slopes. There are certain "theories" that irk me so that I'd be okay with them being arrested (almost). Flat earth believers are the top of the list.
  - mcguire 7y ago
    That seems excessive. Flat earthers are a tiny minority and almost completely harmless as far as I know.