https://twitter.com/jacobin/status/1602849606034915331

Written by another white dude in Canada talking about "authoritarianism"

  • Biggay [he/him, comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    Because it is not a consistent belief, nor does it ever actually result in a "freedom" of speech. Plenty of studies have shown that when someone is allowed to speak hatred in front of minorities, especially unempowered ones, it leads to a silencing of those people.

    • aqwxcvbnji [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      Plenty of studies have shown that when someone is allowed to speak hatred in front of minorities, especially unempowered ones, it leads to a silencing of those people.

      That sounds very interesting. I'd love to read them. Which ones do you recommend?