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What's legal now but most likely won't be in 25 years?

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Infamous607 · 51-55, M
Criticizing in any way the State of Israel.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@Infamous607 I'm pretty sure you're right. Already you get labeled an anti-semite for having a problem with the way the government of Israel is run.
Infamous607 · 51-55, M
@LordShadowfire
True that
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@Infamous607 i don't think that it will still exist.
@Infamous607 There is currently a law that will appear on the ballot in Nov here, that specifically prohibits antisemitic hate speech.

Ordinarily I would support legislation proposed to stop bullying based upon racism, antisemitism, homophobia, sexism, etc.—and this is how this law is being framed—as protecting Jewish students from being bullied at school.

But this time, in this political atmosphere,I worry that, if passed this bill may be used to prevent people from being able to express either support for Palestine or criticism of any of Israel’s actions as a country. That usage would go against our First Amendment rights.
tindrummer · M
@Tastyfrzz Israel?
Infamous607 · 51-55, M
@bijouxbroussard There are already laws that address discrimination and hate speech.
That this specifically singles out the Jewish students ie. Is another example of the influence exercised by a foreign entity on th affairs of this country
@Infamous607 Exactly. If the laws that currently exist in my state are enforced, there is no need for new ones.
Infamous607 · 51-55, M
@bijouxbroussard
The scary part is that they don't feel the need to try to keep their intentions secret. Their comfort on their influence so entrenched, that public opinion is not a consideration.