I’m sure at this point you’ve seen the interview videos held on college campuses around the United States. I’ve watched several of them today as I took advantage of a rainy day. In these videos a guy or lady walks around college campuses asking students about their political views and then asks them to give specifics to back their belief system. Rarely can the students provide substance to defend their beliefs.
One particular video grabbed my attention for 2 primary reasons. First, because of the number of college students who seem to be espousing socialist views. Secondly, because many who were interviewed believe that free speech only applies to those expressing views that aligned with their own. And differing views should be considered “hate” speech.
I don’t agree with many people who are extremists, but I do believe they have the right to express their views. And sometimes it is painful to let someone speak, especially if their views are racial, anti-religion, pro-life/pro-abortion, etc. Opposing views should not automatically be classified as “hate” speech and it alarmed me to listen to student after student express this world-view.
And quite a few agreed with amending the Constitution to limit citizens’ right to free speech!
But when asked WHY the Constitution should be amended they were not able to provide a single valid reason why. Eventually they fell back on their belief that “hate speech” should be restricted.
I don’t believe this is a view I’ll be adopting any time soon.
Danny
Free Speech comes with responsibilities.
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Wow … is it 1932 again ?
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History repeats itself…
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With a vengeance seems … g
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Same over here Danny. Everyone has a right to their own opinion as long as it agrees with their’s! Even happening in Parliament, with argument but no debate or compromise.
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It’s like living in a thought bubble.
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I’m feeling for this generation. Sadly I don’t think they’ve been educated responsibly in political science…There is no such thing as a free lunch, freedom isn’t free and if you were born in America you are lucky enough. I raised 4 kids from that generation and when I hear them talk, well let’s just say we stay away from politics because it’s really aggravating and I’ve never been one to just agree for the sake of peace. I should’ve watch closer. Maybe I could’ve made a difference. Unfortunately I think they are just going to have to learn the hard way.
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Socialism will always fail. It always has.
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I agree. Hopefully that generation will not have to put their hand in the fire 🔥 to realize it’s hot 🥵.
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I don’t believe they will show up to vote. But eventually I hope they review history to see
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Great post! Definitely a difficult line to walk. Freedom of speech has to encompass all views, even ones we’re uncomfortable with.
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Yep. The moment we begin to believe otherwise, we become the censor.
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