see a transophobe, racist, etc. Ban them :gulag:

  • abdul [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    at some point fascists will control the government and for sure abuse power and destroy free speech while persecuting all manner of minorities.

    i would argue a system where the government is allowed to decide what i can or cant say will inevitably lead to the same place.

    • Huldra [they/them, it/its]
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      4 years ago

      But thats pure speculation, theres a risk of that possibility, but this absolute refusal to compromise free speech in the slightest is guaranteed to let groups who want to harm everyone thats not like them the opportunity to grow and gain some degree of power and influence and to murder people, thats a goddamn guarantee.

      • abdul [none/use name]
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        4 years ago

        well first, its not speculation, we've seen it happen. second, i dont believe you need to make something illegal for people to know that its bad and I also dont think making something illegal is a solution if ones goal is prevention. I think it makes more sense to deal with fascism by preventing the economic conditions that allow it to find a home, not by telling people what they are and arent allowed to say.