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So what's to be done about the actual, real harm being done, while also protecting free speech? I don't want to assume that assaulting people is just the cost o
by refurb 4y ago
So what's to be done about the actual, real harm being done, while also protecting free speech? I don't want to assume that assaulting people is just the cost of free speech. That just seems so wrong to me.
That’s exactly it - the cost of free speech.
And why should we pay that cost? Because the alternative is far worse.
The problem everyone ignored is who decides what speech is “ok” and which is not? Clearly someone would have to. And when that someone uses that power to silence “disinformation” that is in reality legitimate opposition? Well now you’re screwed.
I’ve lived in countries where speech is highly regulated and it’s basically used to control political opposition. Posting the wrong thing on Facebook can get you jail time.