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Re:Those who exercise free speech should also defend it even... by sojournerc on Thursday June 25, 2020 @09:27AM (#23640455)
> racism and sexism are used as some form of emotional sink.

Reminds me of the 10 minute hate from 1984, which was also intended for catharsis not outward justice or remedy.

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Re:Those who exercise free speech should also defend it even... by scoutt on Thursday June 25, 2020 @10:29AM (#23641149)
VERY interesting analogy! Never thought about it this way.
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