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This is not a thoughtful reply to the parent. He's correct, and doesn't mention Naziism at all.
by joshuamorton 5y ago
This is not a thoughtful reply to the parent. He's correct, and doesn't mention Naziism at all.
- lettergram 5y agoI guess I disagree? I was pointing out that throughout the history of the United States it’s actively supported discussion of topics disallowed elsewhere; including nazism which is banned as “hate speech” throughout the rest of the west. https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/rights-protesters/skokie-case-how-i-came-represent-free-speech-rights-nazis https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/rights-protesters/sk...
- joshuamorton 5y agoBut being able to discuss Naziism isn't free speech absolutism. You admit that your "absolutist" views are far beyond what the US protects, and so the US today isn't a free speech absolutist nation, despite having what are probably the most significant speech protections of any nation in history. Parents point remains true.