When Words Fail: Are We Losing "Freedom of Speech?"

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CoachOmar

What words are so terrifying that this...
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U.C. Berkley - 1964  ...for 'free speech'!

 

...has become this!

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U.C. Berkley - 2017  ...against 'free speech'!


"What we've got here is failure to communicate!"
 


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"What we've got here is failure to communicate" -- Cool Hand Luke (1967)

 

   According to notes by one of the delegates, at the close of the Constitutional Convention (1787), Benjamin Franklin was asked by a lady, “Well Doctor what have we got, a republic or a monarchy.”  He replied, “A republic . . . if you can keep it.”

                                                             – notes of Dr. James McHenry (MD)
 
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   It has often been suggested (by those wiser than myself) that the answer to speech 'one disagrees with', is more speech! The freedoms named in the First Amendment of our U.S. Constitution are some of the 'essentials' of our form of government:

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

  Those who seek to deny these, and others of our freedoms, are actively undermining the very foundations of, arguably, the most advanced and enlightened government ever to have been formed in the world. This is not to say we are perfect. In fact we are far from it. But, at least to my knowledge, no other government even comes close to providing the mechanisms for self-improvement that are embodied in our Constitution. That is why people from all over want to come here.  But the astounding lack of knowledge of our own history by so many of our own citizens never ceases to amaze me.  What are your thoughts on this question?:

What words are so terrifying that mobs would 'riot'

to prevent them from being spoken... or heard?

  

CoachOmar

(5/22/18) Here's an engrossing 2 and a half hours of Joe Rogan and Professor Jordan Peterson on YouTube:  Joe Rogan Experience #1070 - Jordan Peterson

CoachOmar

(6/16/18) Listening is an essential component of 'free speech' ...so an enlightening discussion of "Free Speech" at Clemson University: Jordan Peterson, Dave Rubin, Onkar Ghate on Free Speech: LIVE at Clemson 

Your reactions are invited.

 

CoachOmar

(8/2/18) Check this out: "Joe Rogan Experience # 1139: Jordan Peterson" on YouTube (July 2, 2018). An inspirational conversation and experience (about 3+ hours but well worth it). After you watch it post your reactions.

 

CoachOmar

 

A recent video from Rebel Wisdom:

Men have to speak up! With Warren Farrell

 

CoachOmar

 

The ongoing struggle to defend one of the country's fundamental rights. An interview with lawyer Robert Barnes.

The Rubin Report (3/15/19) Free Speech Wars: Alex Jones, Covington Kids, Tucker Carlson, Prager U, etc. 

Robert Barnes is a civil, criminal and constitutional lawyer who has represented many high profile clients. He joins Dave to discuss his legal approach to free speech, his cases representing Alex Jones and the Covington kids, and Tucker Carlson’s free speech battle with the media.

CoachOmar

...and some others:

Joe Rogan Experience #1242 - Tim Pool (Feb. 8, 2019)  Tim Pool is an independent journalist. His work can currently be found at http://timcast.com and on his YouTube channel.

Joe Rogan Experience #1258 - Jack Dorsey, Vijaya Gadde & Tim Pool (Mar. 5, 2019)  Jack Dorsey is a computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur who is co-founder and CEO of Twitter, and founder and CEO of Square, a mobile payments company. Vijaya Gadde serves as the global lead for legal, policy, and trust and safety at Twitter.

Rubin Report- Tim Pool: Twitter and YouTube Bias (Mar. 6, 2019) Tim Pool joins Dave to discuss his appearance on Joe Rogan the day before addressing censorship concerns with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

 

 

CoachOmar

                                                     

A new video from “Rebel Wisdom”:  “The Neurodiversity Case for Free Speech” is a welcome addition to the discussion.  Free speech is, arguably, the most important issue facing western civilization today.  Please feel free to join the discussion.

CoachOmar

“Freedom of speech is detestable only to those who have no desire to think for themselves.” 
― Criss Jami

“If we do not believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we do not believe in it at all.” 
― Noam Chomsky

“One of the problems with defending free speech is you often have to defend people that you find to be outrageous and unpleasant and disgusting.” 
― Salman Rushdie