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>There's a slow burning genocide afoot Sounds like you're inciting a call to violent action.
by SlickNixon 4y ago
>There's a slow burning genocide afoot
Sounds like you're inciting a call to violent action.
- mort96 4y agoDo you realize what you just did? You equate pointing out the existence of a genocide with a "call to violent action". In a conversation where a "call to violent action" is used to mean something which is worthy of arrest. Your comment, in the context of this conversation, argues in favour of arresting anyone who points out that a genocide is taking place. That is extremely dangerous.
- SlickNixon 4y ago>You equate pointing out the existence of a genocide with a "call to violent action" I take it you favor a more passive approach. >Your comment, in the context of this conversation, argues in favour of arresting anyone who points out that a genocide is taking place. That is extremely dangerous. This is exactly what my comment was arguing. I wrote that comment not as a reflection of my personal views, but to highlight the consequences of prosecuting individuals for statements which aren't direct threats. I don't believe arresting and prosecuting individuals for making such statements is justified. I agree that the context of this conversation argues in favor of arresting anyone who points out that genocide is taking place, and I agree that accepting it as a precedent is extremely dangerous. You've elucidated my reasoning on the subject perfectly.