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Government policy ideals from a small handful of European men in the 18th century may be noble but I value more the documented modern observable effects of poli
by flangola7 3y ago
Government policy ideals from a small handful of European men in the 18th century may be noble but I value more the documented modern observable effects of policies than their inspiration and goals.
The 20th century alone is not short on case studies. Again and again the empirical outcome of tolerating bad faith weaponized speech is the sharp reduction in the diversity of ideas and perspectives actually present in speech, by violently silencing or eliminating those who hold other perspectives.
- Dan_Sylveste 3y ago> Again and again the empirical outcome of tolerating bad faith weaponized speech is the sharp reduction in the diversity of ideas and perspectives actually present in speech, by violently silencing or eliminating those who hold other perspectives. So the problem isn't 'tolerating bad faith weaponized speech' but rather tolerating 'violently silencing or eliminating those who hold other perspectives.' The second does not follow on from the first. Also, what is (and who defines) 'weaponized speech'? Likewise, who defines 'bad faith'?
- mcpackieh 3y ago> Government policy ideals from a small handful of European men in the 18th century may be noble but I value more the documented modern observable effects of policies than their inspiration and goals. The proof is in the pudding, the American system of political tolerance has an excellent track record and leads to better outcomes in the long run.