Post by cjm on Oct 18, 2017 6:52:17 GMT
Silenced by ‘free speech’
Personally, I shake in my boots when people start talking control, regulation, protection. This is often the beginning of complete overreach. Shouting people down is the least of the *problem* if you arer looking for problems to solve. At least the *offenders* are not using guns or physical violence. Much more serious is allowing the social networks for the purpose of crime and terrorism.
Civil free speech is sacrificed in exchange for hatred, degradation and threats. Who can respectfully speak up for their convictions if they’re immediately shouted down? Women and people of color have been attacked this way for years and have been demanding change for years. It’s time for white men, who largely control these services and the traditional media, to stand by them as allies and actually take action. As a white male reporter, I’ve failed to do enough to force this issue.
Personally, I shake in my boots when people start talking control, regulation, protection. This is often the beginning of complete overreach. Shouting people down is the least of the *problem* if you arer looking for problems to solve. At least the *offenders* are not using guns or physical violence. Much more serious is allowing the social networks for the purpose of crime and terrorism.