Of course we must respect the RIGHT of people to hold stupid beliefs. But that doesn’t mean we have to respect their stupid beliefs.
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@RichardDawkins I'm not sure what 'right to hold stupid beliefs' means. Some stupid beliefs are dangerous to others.1 reply 3 retweets 4 likes -
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@RichardDawkins Suppose someone believed that vaccinations were wicked and voted accordingly-an example of where freedom of belief goes bad3 replies 2 retweets 1 like -
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@PhilosophyExp@sjzara Yes, the state can do all sorts of things. But we'd better insist on a right to dissent in thought and speech.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@Metamagician As one who is in favor of dissent but not delusion, there are no easy answers.@PhilosophyExp@sjzara4 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
@DIYThinking @Metamagician @sjzara I think people are deluded if they talk of (natural) human rights, but I'm not sure I'd lock them up! :)
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