Free speech is the best choice. Why would people not want people to say offensive stuff? I have no problem ignoring and removing myself from ignorance. Them coming out in the open is good.
Please, for the benefit of all future discourse, STOP comparing free speech arguments to social appropriateness.
You are free to say mean, offensive, and upsetting things. The government will not come and arrest you for being an asshole. But if you are an asshole, people will call you out. Private enterprises are not required to give you a platform to be an asshole. The person next to you is not required to listen to your bullshit without calling you an asshole.
Having consequences for your statements, when they are intended to damage or minimize your opposition or confuse and mislead your supporters, does not mean your free speech has been violated. You still said it, and the police didn’t come break down your door. People just hate you for it and won’t listen to you. Sucks to be you. Next time, don’t be an asshole.
Benedict_ARNY on April 11st, 2019 at 11:59 UTC »
Free speech is the best choice. Why would people not want people to say offensive stuff? I have no problem ignoring and removing myself from ignorance. Them coming out in the open is good.
axeonthra on April 11st, 2019 at 12:08 UTC »
Not very useful. Show examples that go outside the 'freespeech' boundary.
jadnich on April 11st, 2019 at 13:13 UTC »
Please, for the benefit of all future discourse, STOP comparing free speech arguments to social appropriateness.
You are free to say mean, offensive, and upsetting things. The government will not come and arrest you for being an asshole. But if you are an asshole, people will call you out. Private enterprises are not required to give you a platform to be an asshole. The person next to you is not required to listen to your bullshit without calling you an asshole.
Having consequences for your statements, when they are intended to damage or minimize your opposition or confuse and mislead your supporters, does not mean your free speech has been violated. You still said it, and the police didn’t come break down your door. People just hate you for it and won’t listen to you. Sucks to be you. Next time, don’t be an asshole.