Stanchetalarooni
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Thu Dec-17-09 10:05 AM
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Regarding the BBC debate over whether gays should be executed? |
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In my opinion the only legitimae debate over the execution of gays can exist between the staff of The Onion and the surviving members of Monte Python.
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racaulk
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Thu Dec-17-09 10:15 AM
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1. I get that you're trying to be funny, but I find this in poor taste. |
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There is no time when the execution of gays can be open for a legitimate debate. Ever.
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Thu Dec-17-09 10:22 AM
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I think elevating this debate does serve a few legitimate purposes. It highlights the underlying bigotry of a lot of the right wingers, who, despite protestations, won't bring themselves to condemn those who support executing gays. It also highlights the real if not pervasive dangers that homosexuals face in our supposedly free society.
I think the answer to evil speech isn't silencing that speech, it's more speech.
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