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by wand3r 895 days ago
Not parent, but I agree with the general point. Leaving this specific example aside which is a real world interaction, we (America) have gone to far to redefine what "safety" is. Ben Shapiro speaking at your school is not "putting you in danger".
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Some people may act on Ben Shapiro's ideas, and that would put other people in danger.
not how free speech works... "someone could act on that idea" isnt a good enough reason to sanction speech imo
Government may make no rule about stupidity, but Ben Shapiro and his fans are certainly not welcome anywhere I am.