Dan Arel goes full regressive: accuses “classical liberals” (i.e., me) of “normalizing white nationalism”https://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/dan-arel-goes-full-regressive-accuses-classical-liberals-i-e-me-of-normalizing-white-nationalism …
Building an army is an action. You can take action against it. If ppl state intention to commit violence, you can stop them.
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At least then you know what their plans are which you don't if you stop them speaking.
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We won the war of ideas against Nazism with words. 'Nazi' is now used to mean 'thoroughly malevolent authoritarian'
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We're losing other wars of words, though - young guys getting "radicalised", etc.
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Yes, so we need to know what they're saying & present the problems to waverers. Argue with ppl. https://areomagazine.com/2016/12/14/the-value-of-arguing-with-extremists-building-a-moderate-center/ …
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All makes sense - almost tempting to call it common sense. But does the softly softly approach work with hardened views?
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Does punching in the face? We need to change minds, not prevent people from speaking them.
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I don't know. I'd like to think no, it's always wrong, honestly. But what if it shows the inherent weakness of a monster?
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