Re:Backsliding on free expression around the world needs to end
by MrsPeaches on Thursday September 01, 2022 @02:52PM
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> I'm saying intolerance in broader society is an incredible weakness that encourages and gives power to intolerance in the state.
What is your evidence for this statement? Could you provide an example?
> Corporations are taking the place of the state.
Yes. The state’s role is certainly smaller than it was in many western countries (e.g. in the UK) but I don’t know what that has to do with free speech.
Yes, it does matter. If I am an asshole who stirs shit up at a company, I probably won’t find work. If I am an asshole (not breaking the law) the state can’t deny me basic services it provides to its citizens just because I am an asshole.
Can I just ask though: what period would you consider the golden age of free speech? What is the peak from which we are descending?
What is your evidence for this statement? Could you provide an example?
> Corporations are taking the place of the state.
Yes. The state’s role is certainly smaller than it was in many western countries (e.g. in the UK) but I don’t know what that has to do with free speech.
Yes, it does matter. If I am an asshole who stirs shit up at a company, I probably won’t find work. If I am an asshole (not breaking the law) the state can’t deny me basic services it provides to its citizens just because I am an asshole.
Can I just ask though: what period would you consider the golden age of free speech? What is the peak from which we are descending?