Absolutely. Democratic =/= ethical according to liberal principles. A majority cld vote in blasphemy laws.https://twitter.com/christianjbdev/status/855165228212006912 …
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Replying to @HPluckrose
In that case we could no longer be described as a liberal democracy.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @frost_to
But I don't think capping immigration falls under that category. There's no inalienable right to live in Britain...
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A liberal position could be to argue against any discrimination in discerning between immigrants.
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But it could also be to discriminate assiduously on the grounds of whether they'll uphold liberal values.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @frost_to
Yes. But this part could become an ideology test, that would go horribly wrong against maintaining a liberal society...
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I have always had very conflicted thinkings regarding the issue of immigration, haven't been able to resolve them yet.
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Me neither. Its one of my half written essays that I'll publish in next few weeks.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @frost_to
Looking forward to it! May help clarify my own thinking.
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My conclusion is 'I don't know' so maybe not!
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Replying to @HPluckrose @frost_to
Hahahaha, I can totally understand that conclusion!
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It is an indeed an thorny issue, how much tolerance should be shown to the intolerant especially regarding immigration.
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