Matt Taibbi

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5/2/2024, 9:50:46 PM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@crispypadthai @kthalps I’m not sure what the issue here is. I didn’t say I was against the protests, just preventing people from speaking.
crispy pad thai
@crispypadthai
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503d
@mtaibbi @kthalps is that what you and your best friend bari weiss tell yourselves matt
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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503d
@crispypadthai @kthalps He believes in free speech? I’m against the antisemitism laws as well.
crispy pad thai
@crispypadthai
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503d
@mtaibbi @kthalps katie what’s up with your podcast cohost
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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503d
No, they’re not. Shutting down events, shouting people down, blocking people from entering venues, that all violates the spirit and in some cases the letter of the First Amendment/free speech. Doing these things makes it hard to demand speech rights https://stanfordmag.org/contents…
Seth LeBlanc
@SethTheWhite
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503d
@mtaibbi Those actions are also people exercising their right to speech, you don’t see the difference between that and armed agents of the state cracking down on peaceful protests?

The statement '@crispypadthai @kthalps Yes, and I was against that.' is part of a Twitter conversation thread discussing the balance between free speech and protest actions that might inhibit others' speech. The conversation touches on public issues such as the interpretation and limits of the First Amendment rights, making it a part of public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm as it simply expresses a personal stance against certain actions, likely those that suppress free speech. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, as it does not involve any personal attacks, harassment, or disclosure of private information. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    While the statement is brief and primarily declarative, it indirectly promotes understanding by clarifying the speaker's position on a contentious issue, contributing to a broader dialogue about free speech. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in a form of constructive criticism by disagreeing with actions that potentially violate free speech without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By participating in a discussion about free speech and expressing opposition to actions that could suppress it, the statement uses influence to potentially better societal understanding and uphold constitutional values. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by engaging in a public discourse that respects differing viewpoints and encourages a responsible use of the platform to discuss important civic issues. [+1]