depends what you mean by impede. If impede means noisy protests in a public space then I don't see a problem.
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Replying to @blahandblahandb
If that space is outside the lecture theatre, then fine. But shouting down a speaker is against free speech principles.
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Replying to @blahandblahandb
The principles of free speech are that we debate & criticise ideas, not shout each-other into submission.
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Replying to @christianjbdev
both people can shout each other down and still not violate each others free speech rights.
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Replying to @blahandblahandb @christianjbdev
But they violate the principle of being able to freely express ideas for those who want to hear them.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @christianjbdev
just because someone ruins your speech by being loud and disrespectful doesn't mean your rights were violated.
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Replying to @christianjbdev
Exactly. The spirit of it is what is important. Valuing free expression of ideas, even if you hate the ideas.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @christianjbdev
I mean if you don't think his rights were violated then why defend him?
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I havent. I don't know him. Its liberal principles I defend.
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