by this article's logic it's acceptable for michael richards to use the n-word
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Hey Rostam. Not acceptable. But the argument is that we combat through exposure, criticism, protest; not by banning, intimidation.
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just for the sake of argument can we continue my analogy and imagine a world where Michael Richards incorporates the N-word...
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...in every single comedic performance. Does Berkeley's campus welcome him with open arms when a group of students invite him?
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It's like when the ACLU defended the KKK's right to march (and others to protest, criticize, and march, too)...
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The difference I see here is that an undergraduate institution is obliged to foster an environment where students feel safe.
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"feel safe" or "are safe"? And who decides when one or the other is breached?
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a cis person may be offended by transphobia, but only a trans person can feel their existence is threatened...
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this essay is weak and frankly i'm surprised you back it. the comedian analogy especially does not hold up.
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so many tweets, so few likes.
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it's a comedian's job to bring down the bullies not beat down the already oppressed...
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No, it's their job to make enough people laugh that they can make a living from it. You truly are deluded.
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@SamHarrisOrg@TheAtlantic Note that some of the responses here indicate people don't read articles before arguing. -
Others indicate liberals/progressives care more about being righteous than about principles. Sigh
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Specify please. And explain how libs/progs would be exceptional in this regard.
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As an example:"The school has no obligation to give every single person a platform."
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It doesn't strike me as relevant whether libs/progs are exceptional in this regard
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You singled out liberals/progressives in your comment.
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Because those are who I was referring to in this instance. The comments here
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