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		wand3r on Jan 7, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: True Name – Mastercard (2022) Not parent, but I agree with the general point. Leaving this specific example aside which is a real world interaction, we (America) have gone to far to redefine what "safety" is. Ben Shapiro speaking at your school is not "putting you in danger".

snotrockets on Jan 7, 2024 [–]

Some people may act on Ben Shapiro's ideas, and that would put other people in danger.

roynasser on Jan 8, 2024 | [–]

not how free speech works... "someone could act on that idea" isnt a good enough reason to sanction speech imo

snotrockets on Jan 9, 2024 | | [–]

Government may make no rule about stupidity, but Ben Shapiro and his fans are certainly not welcome anywhere I am.

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