Re:Irishman arrested in UK for 'causing anxiety' by retweeti...
by Dig1t on Thursday August 11, 2022 @12:50PM
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> It is noteworthy
It is NOT noteworthy.
The solution to bad speech is MORE speech, not authoritarian crackdowns based on how someone had hurt feelings. Better points of view will prevail.
A system where it’s okay to arrest someone for causing “distress” is one that will 100% be abused.
It is NOT noteworthy. The solution to bad speech is MORE speech, not authoritarian crackdowns based on how someone had hurt feelings. Better points of view will prevail.
A system where it’s okay to arrest someone for causing “distress” is one that will 100% be abused.