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Not by taking someone's right to free expression. That's not an option only because there's no way to decide who decides what speech is ok. As soon as you go
by kasajian 4y ago
Not by taking someone's right to free expression. That's not an option only because there's no way to decide who decides what speech is ok. As soon as you go down that road it will eventually get abused.
The problem I believe is that people don't understand that freedom and security not only don't go hand-in-hand, but they are often diametrically opposed. We can do something about direct or indirect inciting of violence. Being bullied, trolled, harassed and doxxed may be illegal if it can be shown that violence toward an individual or a group was the specific intent. But offending someone is not enough, at least not in the U.S.
Other place, certainly. Many places have laws against insulting another person, offending their dignity or decorum <-- I'm literally quoting.
However, America also has a long ways to go with regard to freedom of speech.
In 2022, the U.S. ranked 42nd in the "Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index"
Very sad.