Freedom Of Speech or Consequence?
I heard someone say "People are too sensitive. I can say what I like, it's called freedom of speech. They shouldn't be allowed to call me a bigot".
They don't see that they are actually the ones trying to hinder their ideal of "Freedom Of Speech". That's what "Freedom of Speech" is though... an ideal. Words can cause damage and we need to be careful what we're supporting when we use them. Can you imagine that some think that people being sensitive about bigotry is worse than bigotry itself?
Right now many that our society considers "minorities" are struggling with access to fair employment/education, bullying, personal safety, mental health, basic human rights and many more things that most of the people reading this just expect to receive. If any of you did get treated this way, you'd likely lose your mind with anger and rant about it on social media. Then someone would tell you "People are too sensitive". Can we all agree that an opinion from anyone who has no experience on the subject isn't freedom of speech, it's just an asshole releasing gas.
Cut the shit. Support anyone who isn't being treated fairly.
They don't see that they are actually the ones trying to hinder their ideal of "Freedom Of Speech". That's what "Freedom of Speech" is though... an ideal. Words can cause damage and we need to be careful what we're supporting when we use them. Can you imagine that some think that people being sensitive about bigotry is worse than bigotry itself?
Right now many that our society considers "minorities" are struggling with access to fair employment/education, bullying, personal safety, mental health, basic human rights and many more things that most of the people reading this just expect to receive. If any of you did get treated this way, you'd likely lose your mind with anger and rant about it on social media. Then someone would tell you "People are too sensitive". Can we all agree that an opinion from anyone who has no experience on the subject isn't freedom of speech, it's just an asshole releasing gas.
Cut the shit. Support anyone who isn't being treated fairly.
5年前