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This is the problem with these entitled conservatives who feel their demographic excuses them as these special snowflakes who can get away with loud anti-social behavior without being called out for it.
It is my opinion that those complaining about PC and hyphenated americans, would much rather use the n-word, the f-word, the c-word, and all of the other racial or ethnic slurs that would be censored or condemmed, as well as the gender slurs. Than to consider those people to be Americans. PC my ass, Trump has brought the bigots back in force.
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: Alien Abduct
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ClovenSky
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ClovenSky
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ClovenSky
So you want to stop free speech? You want to restrict what someone says because of how YOU react to those sound vibrations?
I do. I am so sick of the Free Speech crap.
Expressing yourself and your opinions is one thing.
Being rude, offensive, disgusting, bigoted, etc -- is another - - and using Free Speech in that context is just an excuse.
Wow, so where do you draw the line? I guess this could be a troll reply but I didn't see the /sarc tag.
How about the old fashion: "Do unto others . . . "
No, it was not sarcasm. I do not support the excuse of Free Speech to be hateful, rude, condemning, bigoted, etc.
So who gets to decide what is hateful, rude, condemning speech? You? Trump?
More extremism.
I'm atheist.
No it's a valid question. Answer please?
I have answered it. I am not responsible for accommodating your criteria for valid.
Rude, obnoxious, bigot, etc, etc, etc - - are all self explanatory - - there is no side.
Forcing those sentiments in the name of Free Speech is an excuse and extremism. It stands on its own.
originally posted by: ketsuko
PC attempts to just keep you from speaking, and worse, people can arbitrarily decide what is or is not racist or hateful without actually knowing a person's heart. It is used as a tactic to shut down meaningful discussion of ideas rather than as an actual means of improving anything about society.
originally posted by: Alien Abduct
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: Alien Abduct
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ClovenSky
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ClovenSky
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ClovenSky
So you want to stop free speech? You want to restrict what someone says because of how YOU react to those sound vibrations?
I do. I am so sick of the Free Speech crap.
Expressing yourself and your opinions is one thing.
Being rude, offensive, disgusting, bigoted, etc -- is another - - and using Free Speech in that context is just an excuse.
Wow, so where do you draw the line? I guess this could be a troll reply but I didn't see the /sarc tag.
How about the old fashion: "Do unto others . . . "
No, it was not sarcasm. I do not support the excuse of Free Speech to be hateful, rude, condemning, bigoted, etc.
So who gets to decide what is hateful, rude, condemning speech? You? Trump?
More extremism.
I'm atheist.
No it's a valid question. Answer please?
I have answered it. I am not responsible for accommodating your criteria for valid.
Rude, obnoxious, bigot, etc, etc, etc - - are all self explanatory - - there is no side.
Forcing those sentiments in the name of Free Speech is an excuse and extremism. It stands on its own.
No, you still havent answered the question.
Who gets to decide what is hateful, rude, condemning speech? You? Trump?
originally posted by: neo96
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right. By letting others express themselves, no matter how immoral or distasteful you find it, you are advocating for the rights of human beings. If you punch him, or otherwise breach the harm principle, you are suppressing basic human rights of human beings.
And don't forget.
ALL rights are EQUAL.
No one.
Not the state. Not our nextdoor neighbors have any 'right' what so ever to tell us what we can say or can't.
Not the state. Not our nextdoor neighbors have any 'right' what so ever to tell us what we can say or can't.
You are absolutely correct, I have no right to tell you what you can or can't say, but you have no right to tell me that I cannot call you a racist, a bigot, or a mysogynistic asshat for saying it. Amazing how that freedom of speech works.
It's not very "PC" to say people in the south cling to their bibles and guns, as Obama found out. People get angry by that.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: neo96
Not the state. Not our nextdoor neighbors have any 'right' what so ever to tell us what we can say or can't.
Exactly right. I cannot think of one person who would even want that job to begin with. Who, in the history of the earth, has the authority, moral or otherwise, to determine what can or cannot be said by other human beings? No one.
originally posted by: BubbaJoe
originally posted by: neo96
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right. By letting others express themselves, no matter how immoral or distasteful you find it, you are advocating for the rights of human beings. If you punch him, or otherwise breach the harm principle, you are suppressing basic human rights of human beings.
And don't forget.
ALL rights are EQUAL.
No one.
Not the state. Not our nextdoor neighbors have any 'right' what so ever to tell us what we can say or can't.
You are absolutely correct, I have no right to tell you what you can or can't say, but you have no right to tell me that I cannot call you a racist, a bigot, or a mysogynistic asshat for saying it. Amazing how that freedom of speech works.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
originally posted by: Tarzan the apeman.
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
When we were little kids we were taught ....sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me.
You put it very eloquently.
What that saying means is, people are jerks but as long as they are just using words, you don't have to let it hurt you the way physical harm hurts you. It doesn't mean "it's cool to be a jerk and say mean things to others!" which is what a lot of people on here seem to think.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: neo96
Not the state. Not our nextdoor neighbors have any 'right' what so ever to tell us what we can say or can't.
Exactly right. I cannot think of one person who would even want that job to begin with. Who, in the history of the earth, has the authority, moral or otherwise, to determine what can or cannot be said by other human beings? No one.
originally posted by: spiritualzombie
a reply to: 123143
I have to admit, my favorite comics tell racist jokes all the time. I think it's funny. Racism is best left to comedy. Black, white, Mexican, Asian... a good racist joke can bring people together.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: BubbaJoe
You are absolutely correct, I have no right to tell you what you can or can't say, but you have no right to tell me that I cannot call you a racist, a bigot, or a mysogynistic asshat for saying it. Amazing how that freedom of speech works.
Name-calling is the lowest form of argument. It puts you on the same tier as those who you indignantly oppose.