Regarding freedom of speech
I would like to say something to the boundary of social acceptance
(only to celebrate my freedom to do so)
But of course it is dangerous to misrepresent yourself
And those without respect to right
Will suppress with violence
(And in many places policy)
.
Conversation and civility
Are among histories greatest achievements
Do not agree blindly with a mob
Do not always agree with yourself
Hear the resisters cry, as an opportunity to expand your understanding
If the dialogue is deemed unacceptable, present your arguments
And participate in the union of citizenship
.
“De-platforming” is a term I just learned
And from what I understand, people do that, when they are worried someone will have an effective message
Do not fear the ignorant message!
Fear the silencer of messages!
Censorship is not compatible with freedom
And will never allow for any consensus of collective ideals
.
If you do not like what someone has to say
Shutting them down, strengthens their position, and possibly their resistance to reason
Listening to them, gives you information
Knowledge gives you the ability to inform
Do not be unprepared, And harbor no presupposition
Defend yourself and understand your virtue
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God bless those struggling to obtain basic rights
God bless all those, protecting and promoting, freedom and prosperity throughout the world
And God bless America
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