If Free-Speech falls, we're in trouble

[Jibartik]

Originally Posted by Byue [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What is under attack is being able to say the most awful things without repercussion.

I disagree, both democrats and republicans alike would like to limit our free speech by creating laws that give them the power to moderate it online.

[Byue]

Originally Posted by Jibartik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I disagree, both democrats and republicans alike would like to limit our free speech by creating laws that give them the power to moderate it online.

content being moderated online, which is not a public good and ask yourself why that is, doesn't impede your ability to free speech, except to block it online, on a privately owned platform but you can still voice all of these things out loud without fear of arrest or reprisal by your government.

Are you allowed to discuss politics at work? Can you express your opinion, at work?
Can you bring a big political sign through disney world gate? trick question: can you burn your draft paper in protest?
why are you concerned about this, then?

and why aren't you concerned that there are no public places to discuss, anymore: only shops and private companies. Europeans have plazas, huge sidewalk, parks to gather in for FREE and you have facebook so obviously, I understand why you are concerned because the only place where you can voice your opinion and have public discussion about a variety of topic is under the thumb of a privately owned company who can moderate you and it feels more wrong than capitalism stealing all our avenues of public speaking. I get that.
But please tell me how me going to your place and cussing in front of your child and you asking me if I can stop cussing in front of your child is preventing my free speech.
I am in your home, this is your castle, your rules.
I am welcome to say that you *cuss word* outside of your home and there's nothing you'll be able to do, then.