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by utbabya 666 days ago
> there is absolutely no reason for them or anyone else to back him up

If you don't uphold the principles all you have to do is wait until it bites you too.

What happened to "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

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>What happened to "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

Nothing. It still is the same fake Voltaire quote used to con overly idealistic adversaires into giving you some situational supprt against their better interest. No institutional actor ever followed it.