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by osrec 2188 days ago
Should politicians campaigning on the basis "homosexuality is wrong" be allowed to do so, especially when using that line to enflame religious groups, with the sole purpose of securing votes?

And if in power, should they then be allowed to reintroduce the ridiculing and eventual persecution of homosexuals, on the initial grounds of free speech?
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pnako 2188 days ago
Should politicians campaigning on the basis "oil extraction is wrong" be allowed to do so, especially when using that line to enflame energy groups, with the sole purpose of securing votes?

And if in power, should they then be allowed to reintroduce high corporate tax rates, on the initial grounds of free speech?

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Taek 2188 days ago
As a campaign topic, yes I believe people should be able to advocate the persecution of homosexuals or the re-criminalization of marijuana.

These topics are important to the protection of free speech.

Censorship of ideas you don't like will create tension and unrest from the groups that are not allowed to express the ideas that they truly believe in.

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influx 2188 days ago
How about a more realistic example: a politician campaigning to abolish the electoral college? Thoughts?
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