Coming from the liberal side of things, I have to agree with the central points made here. While I'm of the opinion that the likes Alex Jones and indeed our POTUS are akin to burst colostomy bags, it sets a dangerous precedent for such aggressive silencing of those views and opinions (I won't stoop to admitting they're 'facts') from any platform.
I'm a silent progressive, in that I don't march or chant or scream people down for what others conveniently label 'inappropriate' or 'offensive' speech. To me, it's disgusting and counter-productive in the efforts of the current Opposition Party to combat policy.
My quick two cents. Thanks for posting. Anything referencing St. Thomas Paine gets my upvote.
It's too bad that more weren't of similar positions, it's one thing to disagree with a person... It's a whole other matter to act like the Queen of Hearts and just cry out "off with their heads" when they say something that might upset people's sensibilities.
It's been years since I've had the chance to engage in a debate about presidential actions where there was point-counter-point; it's not an issue with disagreement anymore, but closer to where things are so heated that people can watch the same event and draw opposite conclusions about what happened.
Cheers.
It's indeed a shame. I regret that I haven't had a rational discussion in quite some time. It's become so tribal now. Both worldviews are necessary for a rational yet progressive society.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear from any side; to me, continued discourse is the only way we can move forward.
Absolutely. Really dig the post. Gained a follower.
Gained at least two from this post.