Why shouldn’t the states experiment with their own version of hate speech statutes to penalize speech that deliberately insults people based on religion, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation?
Because such laws would be unconstitutional, fortunately.
A perfect example of why we need a visible +/- vote counter.
Sounds like maybe you should implement this feature at your site and show TD how to do it "right."
This isn't Reddit, no reason to have a vote counter like that IMNSHO. But if it was implemented you'd really need to be logged in to make full use of it anyway.
All because South Africa wants to implement a totally reasonable copyright plan that respects the public's rights in a manner entirely consistent with current US law.
Copyright law only serves corporate interests, not the public good. I think this article really drives that point home.
"Fair Use" is antithetical to corporate ownership of the commons.
Kevin seems more upset that the article claims "Sony Won the Console Wars" which is a matter of opinion, more than the sales numbers which can be spun in several ways.
And here's something else you might not have realized. Every atheist violates his or her own beliefs.
Yeah, about that. "Invisible man/bunny/fairy" is a belief. "The big bang" is a scientific theory based on observation, math, and experiment. (And is far from settled.
Love it that you feel it bigotry to lump all christians together, but jump at the chance to sweep all atheists together.
I really don't know how I can go thru the rest of my day with the false hope you promise! I'm sure if you quote more of your tracts I'll have more.
I have heard tell that many Nazi's are "Very Fine People."
All christian faith is based on the premise that an invisible man is watching you.
I'm sure some of them are very nice. But basing your life around the tooth fairy or santa is no way to win points with me.
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Re: We literally called people that said stuff like this
Nazis. Remember that?
Now we call them "Very Fine People."
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Sup liar. Why you still here?
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People who burn Korans or Bibles or whatever are not "protected" or shielded from the natural consequences of their speech.
They are "protected" from governmental interference.
Of course if the books actually had the magical properties ascribed to them, angels or whatnot would come down and start smiting!
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Think of the Children!
(4) the videos that were put into restricted mode had content that many would consider inappropriate for kids
Prager is also suing YouTube for not doing enough to protect children for harmful content just to make things interesting!! ;)
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Once we criminalize burning holy books, the thumpers will be coming for us with pitchforks and torches for making fun of them, eh?
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Religious Protections
And don't forget the end-run of anti-blasphemy laws. Punishing the non-believers!
I know people who would love to criminalize blasphemy. Against their religion, at least.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-13-countries-where-being-an-atheist-is-punishabl e-by-death-a6960561.html
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Why?
Why shouldn’t the states experiment with their own version of hate speech statutes to penalize speech that deliberately insults people based on religion, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation?
Because such laws would be unconstitutional, fortunately.
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A perfect example of why we need a visible +/- vote counter.
Sounds like maybe you should implement this feature at your site and show TD how to do it "right."
This isn't Reddit, no reason to have a vote counter like that IMNSHO. But if it was implemented you'd really need to be logged in to make full use of it anyway.
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Copy Right or Wrong
All because South Africa wants to implement a totally reasonable copyright plan that respects the public's rights in a manner entirely consistent with current US law.
Copyright law only serves corporate interests, not the public good. I think this article really drives that point home.
"Fair Use" is antithetical to corporate ownership of the commons.
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Oh ithink Blue Balls is sucking on a bottle of Mt Dew.
But... Yeah he lives in his parents basement.
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If taking vaccines is slightly potentially going to have side-effects then I'm going to choose the more dangerous option damnit!!
Just saying.
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Re: the absolute truth...
What a butt sucking parasite scumbag el cheetos is
So you call out the article with a blatant lie - then jump right in with the ad homs?
Stay Classy in 2020 Kevin!!!
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No, we're pissed because the Sony PS4 launched on November 15, 2013 and the Nintendo Switch launched on March 3, 2017...
Not a "Factual Error." Not comparable to the NYT article.
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If God did attempt to vote, would they ask to see identification?
No, because he is white. Duh.
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Kevin seems more upset that the article claims "Sony Won the Console Wars" which is a matter of opinion, more than the sales numbers which can be spun in several ways.
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Re: Oh, the crying
Wait - are you actually bent out of shape because the article wasn't flattering enough to that little Switch handheld toy? Wow.
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Re: The Reason
This is precisely why many people call them Fake News.
Actually not - Cadet Bonespurs invokes that when they publish True stories that aren't flattering to his ego.
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And here's something else you might not have realized. Every atheist violates his or her own beliefs.
Yeah, about that. "Invisible man/bunny/fairy" is a belief. "The big bang" is a scientific theory based on observation, math, and experiment. (And is far from settled.
Love it that you feel it bigotry to lump all christians together, but jump at the chance to sweep all atheists together.
I really don't know how I can go thru the rest of my day with the false hope you promise! I'm sure if you quote more of your tracts I'll have more.
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I have heard tell that many Nazi's are "Very Fine People."
All christian faith is based on the premise that an invisible man is watching you.
I'm sure some of them are very nice. But basing your life around the tooth fairy or santa is no way to win points with me.
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Well per his post, it's worked out pretty well.
He tried to turn the other cheek but realized that it isn't inaccurate to discover that bible thumps are hypocritical jerks.
And any fundamentalist has been brain washed to value "belief" over rational thought.
Is it bigoted? They could stop being fundies any time they want but choose to stay in their cult of hate so....
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