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I understand your point. I am not for or against here, I am providing context. Yes it is a slippery slope argument, however it is almost unique to the United S
by celticninja 6y ago
I understand your point. I am not for or against here, I am providing context.
Yes it is a slippery slope argument, however it is almost unique to the United States due to free speech being enshrined in the constitution. Elsewhere free speech come with the caveat "don't be a dick", so you can say what you want e.g trans women should not compete in women's sport, but abusing trans women athletes is not acceptable.and yes societies views could change and even your inoccous statement could become a problem, but if social views have changed shouldn't you reasses your own views?
Also good internet hygiene would resolve this issue. delete your tweets every so often, comments etc. Nothing good ever came from resurrecting a 5year old tweet.
- xwolfi 6y agoWell it's not just don't be a dick, it's also "think of the consequence at every level" ! So if for instance in France I wanted to say "it's important to discuss the possibility the holocaust was an american manipulation", I m not a dick, maybe it s true it s important to discuss it, but you still have to shut the fuck up and think very deeply abt why you think that has to be said. Most places free speech is defended, just challenged more. For instance the guy who dared say "for me, Islam is a stupid religion", got challenged in court for years but eventually prevailed: you can express your opinion of a religion. Just be sure that had to be said, cause it s gonna get expensive.
- fallingknife 6y agoSo if you say something unpopular, but legal, expect to be harassed by the government? Sounds great!