The party of “free speech” strikes again.
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In my heart of hearts, I believe in the goodness of people, hard as it is to do so with what’s going on in the world.
But also in my heart of hearts, I’m starting to realize that there people out there that, while they have the capacity to be good, simply are not.
I won’t even try to say that progressives don’t aim to shape what kind of language is acceptable, because we do; we want people to speak with kindness, with respect, and without hate.
Conservatives seem to think that stifling hate is oppressive overreach, a dangerous attack on free speech. Meanwhile, they are literally banning books and speech on topics they don’t like, while enforcing religion (one religion only) into our schools.
They seem to think that’s a-ok.
We all know it’s hypocritical of them. They know it’s hypocritical of them.
We all have a voice, and when living in times when people are silencing others, we have a moral obligation to speak.
There’s many ways you can be vocal. Attending protests is one, sure, but if that type of setting is uncomfortable for you, you can speak with friends and family, classmates, teachers, coworkers, volunteering at local charities or non-profits, even just sharing articles and posts online!
We have so many options to be loud.
There are people out there who don’t want you to use your voice, so use it.
Use it however you can, as loud as you can.