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RE: Defending Gab = Defending Hitler
In 1978, the ACLU defended the right to free speech of neo-nazis - If you really believe in free speech you believe in the rights of others to express their ideas - this includes the 'hate speech' of those we oppose.
https://www.aclu.org/other/aclu-history-taking-stand-free-speech-skokie
Very true. Liberalism used to be a cohesive set of ideas that were intended to protect people's liberties. Now it's all about protecting people's feelings.
The problem with protecting feelings is that those in power decide whose feelings are worthy of protection. This excludes the feeling of others. The result is increased hatred. It's a vicious cycle that needs to end.
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