In that sense I have no problem with it. Of course in the interest of full disclosure; I am a fan of XKCD. In the broader sense of global free speech, it is a grand idea but not a "right" unless codified by law. U.S. is almost unique in this way isn't it?
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It's the grand idea I am interested in. It's true that different countries have different laws about it.
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We are in furious agreement on that score. But most have no specific law. Many use U.N. Human Rights Charter as a fall back but only when it suits them.
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OK but law etc is of peripheral interest to me. I'm interested in the principle in cultural norms
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Have you seen this variant? (Don't know who created it, unfortunately)pic.twitter.com/jPnKdZAHTl
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Yes, it fails to realize that Freedom of Speech is a principle PROTECTED by government, not CREATED by it. Shouting down a speaker in a public space isn't a violation of the law or constitution (nor should it be) but it is immoral nonetheless.
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The axiom behind freedom of speech can be summarized as: "When people in a society are permitted to speak and be heard freely, the society as a whole becomes better and not worse as a result." If you believe that, then you don't like to see ANY public square growing quieter.
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You can always tell them that they are spitting on the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights', which doesn't make a distinction if it is a State, group or person who interfere with the ability to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media.
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Especially in colleges which is supposed to be for mental development and growth.
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Censorship apologists always take a different view when the ideas being silenced or shouted down are their own. “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” —Anatole France
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I like the poetry of that Anatole France quote, but its attitude has always bugged me. What else is the law supposed to do?
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I think his point was that obedience to the law is a low hurdle for the rich. Similarly, whether one may speak freely, or have a chance of being heard, depends on one’s position.
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It is an Ameican comic and is, I think, mostly addressing the whining of people on comments sections or twitter or facebook etc. claimimg their "free speech" rights as defined in U.S. constitution are violated by moderators deleting their posts etc.
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