• Jamablaya@lemmy.today
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    14 hours ago

    Some of us understand the principle of free speech is a philosophy, and it’s really obvious when a person doesn’t like that, and tries to prove free speech is what court decisions and government policies say it is. You have to have seen that picture of the big names in social media sites hanging out with the president.

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      7 hours ago

      If you want to argue about philosophy then be my guest. The problem is y’all want to have your cake and eat it too, you shift the context depending on which has stronger legs. “Free Speech” is a legal/constitutional issue when it suits you. “Free speech” is a value issue when it suits you.

      So is that what you are talking about here? Free speech as a philosophical concept? Because I’m happy to dispel you of any notion that you’re entitled to people’s attention or respect.