Freedom of Speech or Something More Sinister?

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

I answered your question. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE ART IS "SINCERE" OR NOT IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE PROTECTED

You're the one trying to bring in all these qualifiers. None of them matter.

If they shut this down, there is NOTHING to stop them from shutting down other exhibits, plays, music gatherings, etc.

And if you're not offended that your rights were violated, I have serious doubts as to your patriotism.

Sure there are. Every right has reasonable restrictions placed on it. Not sure this qualifies, but I don't think your assertion is correct.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Sure there are. Every right has reasonable restrictions placed on it. Not sure this qualifies, but I don't think your assertion is correct.

hmm

maybe not right away, but it starts "well, this guy didn't mean it, so he's gone" and then a while later a few guys who it wasn't sure if they meant it, and they're "gone" and then anyone who does something not in line with "public morality" is somehow "gone" and by then it's too late. Think about it.

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

hmm

maybe not right away, but it starts "well, this guy didn't mean it, so he's gone" and then a while later a few guys who it wasn't sure if they meant it, and they're "gone" and then anyone who does something not in line with "public morality" is somehow "gone" and by then it's too late. Think about it.

I think slippery slope arguments are often legitimate, but free speech, as of yet, had not been totally destroyed despite restrictions.

Of course, in Canada and Europe, something not in line with political correctness...