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JumpCrisscross 2 years ago

> If you believe in liberal values (with a small l), like freedom of speech, you lead by example

America is ridiculously pro free speech. That doesn’t mean we must then tolerate libel, slander, fraud, false advertising, breach of contract, et cetera because someone screams free speech.

The Bill of Rights exists in balances, and the First Amendment is balanced, among other the things, with the nation’s requirement to exist. That doesn’t mean the Congress can ban speech. But it can certainly regulate media properties, including by mandating maximum foreign ownership fractions.

greenavocado 2 years ago | parent [-]

> America is ridiculously pro free speech

Except for one group of people which have made any criticism of them carry legal consequences

JumpCrisscross 2 years ago | parent | next [-]

> one group of people which have made any criticism of them carry legal consequences

Jews? You know we have other federally-protected classes, correct?

If you’re referring to Israel, no, there aren’t legal consequences for criticising Israel. Half of the vocal minority of the internet is constantly up in arms about Israel.

ok123456 2 years ago | parent [-]

30+ states have anti-BDS statutes that make it a crime to criticize Israel.

nashashmi 2 years ago | parent [-]

You mean make it a violation to boycott israel

ok123456 2 years ago | parent [-]

A boycott is a form of protest.

ok123456 2 years ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Yes. They made it illegal even to stop buying their products!

BobaFloutist 2 years ago | parent | prev [-]

Oh, which group did you have in mind?

ok123456 2 years ago | parent [-]

The ones you can't boycott, divest, or sanction and hold a public sector job in many states.

BobaFloutist 2 years ago | parent [-]

Why won't you say it out loud?

ok123456 2 years ago | parent [-]

I'm trying not to derail the conversation by saying the state of Israel, and its lobbying apparatus.