Why Free Speech (even Hate Speech) is the best friend of the Oppressed - Jonathan Rauch

[@jackfruitearth702]

Voltaire said (words to the effect) you will find out who is in charge, by who you cannot criticize.

[@AndyMak-jq1py]

In Nazi Germany, prisoners and guards did not criticize Hitler. It was a death sentence. To paraphrase Voltaire, "You can tell if there's a 'Psycho in Charge,' because everybody is afraid to criticize him. Think on it.

[@AndyMak-jq1py]

In its present form, Islamism is a treat to Western civilization. It is not the only one but the most eminent because, whereever it is practiced, the doors to free speech are shut. Free speech is the cornerstone of science, art, philosophy and religion. Today, many liberal minded people in western countries will not openly criticize or freely speak about Islamism. They have a range of fears, some include: peer rejection, loss of income, loss of spouse and, the worse dread is for their own personal safety. Ironically, they won't admit it but Islamists even fear their fellow Islamists.

[@ahmataevo]

@Yasmin Sahara Oy Vey, you cannot say that! It is anti-semitic don't you know.

[@cinnamontongue]

Nope. You are quoting Kevin Alfred Strom. A white supremacist.

[@AndyMak-jq1py]

Engleby, You can "criticize islam and not be handed a death sentence." Really!!!! Stand on a soap box in front mosque in Iran and mouth off about the Quran.They won't bother with the sentence. They'll just decapitate you. :)

[@ginawhiteley5010]

Excellent, Jonathan Rauch.

[@mfsperring]

What a great speaker worth every second. I went online and bought his book. Thanks Gravitahn you keep introducing me to interesting people

[@Gravitahn]

You're welcome! :)

[@glennos1974]

Amazing. Thanks! Love your work.

[@Mechanb]

I really wish I was there to watch Johnathan. That was Liberalism at it's best.

[@123kentmac]

The thrall in which an ideology holds a people is best measured by their collective inability to imagine alternatives.

[@DamTheKid]

Thanks Grav, I was looking for new reading material since I finished Norm Macdonald's new soirée.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

5:12 these bits are really interesting

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

this is amazing.

[@dkvikingkd233]

"no final say", somebody should explain this principle to the climate priesthood

[@ydela1961]

I wonder what kind of toy, fury animal and candy would be in a museum of sex safe space...

[@keybuckley]

Voltaire said: say what you want I'll kill anybody who tries to stop you (paraphrase)

[@timmurphy5541]

Balls. People stir up hatred without any reason or logic being able to get in the way. Life doesn't seem to support a lot of absolutes including absolute freedom of any form. You're always free up to the point where it starts to hurt other people and then your freedom ends.

[@Spudcore]

Is he wearing two shirts?

[@CanIbeWithThee]

Adam Power Oh my! How hideous, I'd be so embarrassed!

[@Spudcore]

I just thought it was odd. I'm sure he has a good reason. Maybe he's wearing a whole extra outfit underneath for when he does his exotic dance routine at the end.

[@CanIbeWithThee]

Adam Power 😁

[@JohnChampagne]

Next let's ban 'Word Crimes' because it is offensive to grammar nerds. (Or it's offensive to people who don't talk good. I forget.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnjZYXtjq7WiesU