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LordFu · 12-07-2007

I certainly don't support what she says and believes. But, muzzling her speech is counter-productive, over the long-term. It gives validity to her arguements by displaying a fear of them.

We shouldn't be afraid to openly debate bigots. By bringing their ugly perspective out into the light, you can do much more to dissuade people against those beliefs.

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LordFu I see the Fnords. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 830	Re: Fined for speaking her mind I certainly don't support what she says and believes. But, muzzling her speech is counter-productive, over the long-term. It gives validity to her arguements by displaying a fear of them. We shouldn't be afraid to openly debate bigots. By bringing their ugly perspective out into the light, you can do much more to dissuade people against those beliefs. Last edited by LordFu : 12-07-2007 at 09:40 AM.
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