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Right, it ignores the the freedom of speech of the listener. The person that hears an offensive statement, has a right to say it's offensive. It also ignores o
by rgbrenner 6y ago
Right, it ignores the the freedom of speech of the listener. The person that hears an offensive statement, has a right to say it's offensive.
It also ignores our freedom of association. If you say terrible things, I might not support your cause or give you money. And the consequence of that is that people that make their money in the public eye may lose their jobs.
It's pretty ridiculous to believe that you can say whatever you want but deserve support regardless... as if you're entitled to my attention and wallet and I should be helpless to change my own personal life to exclude you... ignoring my right of self determination.
People who talk about cancel culture seem to forget these other rights.
- taylodl 6y agoWhat you say is true - but cancel culture goes beyond this: these people actively try to get the subject of their disdain fired and go further to ensure they are no longer able to speak publicly again. That's what it means to be "cancelled." It's not ignoring you or not associating with you, it's about excommunicating you. Totally different.