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> So rich people should be allowed to say whatever they want? That's a hot take. I don't think it is limited to rich people, but yes, that's how freedom of spe
by lowkey 5y ago
> So rich people should be allowed to say whatever they want? That's a hot take.
I don't think it is limited to rich people, but yes, that's how freedom of speech works. If you're not committing fraud, say by yelling fire in a crowded building, you do have the right to say whatever you want. Freedom of speech is meaningless unless you get to say things that others don't want you to say.
Plenty of less wealthy folks are drawing the same analogy on Twitter. Currently #BlackFacedHitler is one of the top trending hashtags in the world.
If Justin Trudeau doesn't like being compared to a dictator, maybe he should stop acting like one?
- manuelabeledo 5y ago> I don't think it is limited to rich people, but yes, that's how freedom of speech works. The original comment draws a parallel between having "fuck you money" and the right to say whatever you want. > If Justin Trudeau doesn't like being compared to a dictator, maybe he should stop acting like one? Freedom of speech doesn't free you from consequences. Disrupting a whole city and holding its citizens hostages, does have consequences, unfortunately. Because your freedom to be an ass, is not more important than other people's freedoms to live.