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Author Giving the Devil His Due, Host Science Salon Podcast, http://skeptic.com/science-salon/  Publisher Skeptic Magazine, Presidential Fellow Chapman University.

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    Michael Shermer‏Verified account @michaelshermer Apr 21

    "As Noam Chomsky pointed out: ‘Goebbels was in favour of free speech for views he liked. So was Stalin. If you’re really in favour of free speech then you’re in favour of free speech for precisely the views you despise.’" Well said @toadmeisterhttps://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/comment/65784?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shared_link …

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      2. Gensui-kaigun-taisho Togo Heihachiro (Togo-sama)‏ @GensuiTogo Apr 21
        Replying to @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        Free speech doesn't mean free from consequences.

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      3. Far.,b aday7€‏ @SacredAlonya Apr 21
        Replying to @GensuiTogo @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        It means free from legal consequences... You are free to judge speach of course... That's the whole point.

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      1. paul sailer‏ @paul_sailer Apr 21
        Replying to @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        But what if those views are lies or misinformation, that's where it gets complicated, especially if its on some topic such as religion.

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      1. Craig L‏ @CraigNLevitt Apr 21
        Replying to @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        I spoke with a guy with swastika tattoos. I told him I'm Jewish and asked if we're going to have any problems. He said no.

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      2. Kris‏ @oiler3535 Apr 21
        Replying to @EarlLlama @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        You're missing the point. Nobody gives a shit about said award being taken away. Guarantee @RichardDawkins doesn't. The point is that said org used to believe in logic, factual arguments, and free speech. They're disappointed that's no longer true and are pointing it out.

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      1. Screaming Pectoriloquy‏ @Caulimovirus Apr 21
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      1. Chad Schobert, O.D.‏ @300ZXNA Apr 21
        Replying to @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        Yes, how dare we take a dogmatic stance that marginalized people shouldn't be dehumanized. What the hell happened to you?

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      1. Alastair McAlpine, MD‏Verified account @AlastairMcA30 Apr 21
        Replying to @michaelshermer @toadmeister

        Wow. I used to really respect your views. Now you’re quoting folks who spread scientific misinformation and happily embrace a ludicrous false equivalence. Criticism of bad ideas is not ‘silencing’ - it’s the opposite.

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