Periodic reminder: Freedom of speech also includes the right to *hear* things that others might not agree with or want you to hear.
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Replying to @KevinSimler
(More people appreciate learning about heretical ideas than care to talk about them.)
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Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler What does it mean to have that right? Do others have a duty to to tell you heretical things?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @preinfarction
@preinfarction I'm not particularly well-versed (or generally a fan) of "rights"-based discussions, but even so, "right" != "duty"2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler Ok, but are there any consequences for other people of me having the right to hear heresy?1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @preinfarction
@preinfarction Only that those who may want to restrict speech should consider listeners as well as speakers1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler I have a right to hear, you have a liberty to speak, they have a should-consider-before-they silence?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
@preinfarction Yeah. Some speech (e.g. direct calls for violence) needs to be curtailed. Where's the line? Dunno. Just don't forget hearers.
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