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I Believe In Free Speech, Even If I Don't Like The Message

I don't normally make political posts but I just had a discussion with a friend about banning hate speech and that really made me think about how serious of an issue it is for people who do want to ban hate speech. Do they not realize that in banning hate speech, they're giving up their own rights to free speech as much as those they want to silence? What happened to "sticks and bones may break my bones but words can never hurt me"? I think those who want to restrict the freedom of others just so they can feel more comfortable are the ones who deserve it the least.

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daisymay · 51-55, T

"All bitches using Tulips for their screen names are evildoers who must be exterminated."

Now, remember, when someone is murdering you, don't complain, okay?

PerchingDove · F

@daisymay Not sure this warranted calling me a bitch but whatever. Like I said in another reply, there's a difference between words and actions.

daisymay · 51-55, T

@PerchingDove I put the quotes around it as a hypothetical statement someone could make. If I were going to call you a bitch, you'd know.

🤷‍♀️

PerchingDove · F

@daisymay But you did. You could have chosen any other word to refer to me but you chose that word. Big words for someone who can't admit to it.

daisymay · 51-55, T

@PerchingDove You poor victim you! Sad.

PerchingDove · F

@daisymay Says the transgender. You sure you want hate speech to be banned? If it does, then you can’t make passive-aggressive remarks like you did.

daisymay · 51-55, T

@PerchingDove [quote]You sure you want hate speech to be banned?[/quote]

Please point to where I said that or feel free to go fuck yourself.

PerchingDove · F

@daisymay You didn’t need to say it, it’s obvious. I see what you’re doing, btw. You can’t argue against my point so you have to find another means to argue. Well, I’m done playing along so unless you can stay on topic, you feel free to go fuck yourself.

daisymay · 51-55, T

@PerchingDove [quote]You didn’t need to say it, it’s obvious.[/quote]

Uh-huh. Do you know the next winning powerball numbers, too?

[quote]You can’t argue against my point [/quote]

Wrong. You can't argue against the point that using "air quotes" is a way to express something that you wouldn't say as a hypothetical response to someone's ridiculous assertions.

[quote]you feel free to go fuck yourself[/quote]

How original! 🙄

PerchingDove · F

@daisymay “How about you act your age and try being civil? You’re old enough to be my parent but you’re acting like a dumb, bratty teenager. Grow up already!”

Just a hypothetical response someone could say to you, not what I’m directing toward you.

daisymay · 51-55, T

@PerchingDove Funny you should bring up someone being civil in a post lauding hate speech.

Watch as I correctly process your hypothetical statement.