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Julian Baggini Free Speech Mockery - Psychology, Special Needs, Health - Posted: 5th Sep, 2008 - 8:49am
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Julian Baggini on Free Speech and Mockery
Julian Baggini on Free Speech and Mockery
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I found this to be an interesting essay. He makes some very good points. A good reminder that just because we have freedom of speech it does not mean we should abuse it. I particularly liked this comment he made:
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| When words belittle or mock, they can reinforce prejudice and hierarchies that have very real effects on people's lives. Mockery of those already on the margins can shore up the very barriers that limit their life chances. Free speech is indeed precious, but that doesn't mean that we have to defend without qualification every moron who abuses it. |
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