Matt Taibbi

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Score -42
5/6/2024, 7:38:47 PM
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In reply to:
vatnik
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@mtaibbi @BamaDude77 What are you even talking about here?
Who is claiming who isn't allowed to protest?
Protestors have no control over the 1st amendment.
In actual law, they are suppressing the rights of critics of Israel, not Palestine.
No laws have passed outlawing criticism of Palestine.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@BamaDude77 What I am is an opponent of the U.S. antisemitism bills, but it’s going to be tough to fight those if protesters don’t show any appreciation for the First Amendment smh
Bama Dude
@BamaDude77
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@mtaibbi So you support the bombing and deliberate starvation of Palestine. Gotcha.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@BamaDude77 So you don’t want speech rights. Gotcha.
Bama Dude
@BamaDude77
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@mtaibbi The reason for these discussion about "civil liberties" is to avoid the on-the-ground fact -- one side is protesting Palestinian bombing & deliberate starvation, while the other supports it

And the reason for THAT is because Zionist can never win an argument based on facts.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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This has nothing to do with Gaza and everything to do with defending the speech rights of Americans, which I’d think pro-Palestinian protesters would care about since the House just voted to make many of their slogans illegal. But right, who needs civil liberties advocates?

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the impact of protest behaviors on free speech, specifically referencing the phenomenon of 'deplatforming' or 'disinvitation' of speakers from campus events. The statement criticizes actions that potentially violate the free speech rights of others, linking to a database that tracks such incidents, thereby grounding the argument in documented occurrences.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight harm caused by certain protest actions to free speech, indirectly striving to do no harm by advocating for the protection of speech rights. [+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 dignity of others by defending their right to speak without interruption or prevention, though it does not directly address privacy. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    While the statement itself does not promote understanding or compassion between opposing views, it implicitly calls for a respect of rights that could lead to a more empathetic environment.
  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 constructive criticism of protest tactics that suppress speech, without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By defending free speech, the statement uses its influence to promote a fundamental societal value, aiming for the betterment of society. [+2]
  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 and uses the platform responsibly to discuss a relevant and significant issue. [+2]