Let's try to have an adult conversation about speech. First thing off the bat, notice I didn't use the words "Free Speech". That is a concept that is U.S.-centric. Not all countries have free speech, or have the same lack of restrictions as the U.S. First Amendment.
Another reason I didn't use term "Free Speech", it's that I want to talk about corporate restriction on speech. Not only in the U.S., but also around the world. I think this is a conversation that needs to be had.
So, let me start by sharing a link talking about a sports caster who decided to defy her company by being political on her twitter page after she was almost suspended for accusing President Trump of being a white supremacist. http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/espn-suspends-jemele-hill-for-2-weeks-for-%E2%80%98second-violation%E2%80%99-of-company%E2%80%99s-social-media-policy/ar-AAtbMmQ?OCID=ansmsnnews11
Another is a long clip interviewing South Park creators and the President of Comedy Central. They have some interesting points about being censored by Subway Sandwich and MPAA.
Let's also be honest about how we, as a society, are hypocritical about speech. When someone agrees with our point of view, they have a right to express it. Regardless of how violent and hateful it is, *ahem* like Liberals are with Antifa *ahem* Yet, they are easily offended when they are confronted with opinions they don't agree with. Declaring they should be punished for expressing those opinions.
So, let's express our thoughts about this issue. Just as long it doesn't upset the people in charge of this website.
Another reason I didn't use term "Free Speech", it's that I want to talk about corporate restriction on speech. Not only in the U.S., but also around the world. I think this is a conversation that needs to be had.
So, let me start by sharing a link talking about a sports caster who decided to defy her company by being political on her twitter page after she was almost suspended for accusing President Trump of being a white supremacist. http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/espn-suspends-jemele-hill-for-2-weeks-for-%E2%80%98second-violation%E2%80%99-of-company%E2%80%99s-social-media-policy/ar-AAtbMmQ?OCID=ansmsnnews11
Another is a long clip interviewing South Park creators and the President of Comedy Central. They have some interesting points about being censored by Subway Sandwich and MPAA.
Let's also be honest about how we, as a society, are hypocritical about speech. When someone agrees with our point of view, they have a right to express it. Regardless of how violent and hateful it is, *ahem* like Liberals are with Antifa *ahem* Yet, they are easily offended when they are confronted with opinions they don't agree with. Declaring they should be punished for expressing those opinions.
So, let's express our thoughts about this issue. Just as long it doesn't upset the people in charge of this website.