If we are denied our ability to speak as we see fit, and conversely are required to parrot any speech we disagree with, how then are we any different from slaves?
Language is always evolving, and speech we now think is ok would’ve gotten you in deep trouble in previous eras. I agree that it is wrong to shut down speech; language needs to be free as any living entity does. What we need to shut down is the forcible control of other people, and using speech as the basis.
If we are denied our ability to speak as we see fit, and conversely are required to parrot any speech we disagree with, how then are we any different from slaves?
Yes
Language is always evolving, and speech we now think is ok would’ve gotten you in deep trouble in previous eras. I agree that it is wrong to shut down speech; language needs to be free as any living entity does. What we need to shut down is the forcible control of other people, and using speech as the basis.