Thanks to US Muslim Coalition Efforts ‘Branded Cities’ Refuses to Run Adverts for Hindutva Groups at Times Square.
"Branded Cities and Nasdaq oppose the demolition of Babari masjid and will never allow any supremacist groups to run their advertisements."
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"Branded Cities and Nasdaq oppose the demolition of Babari masjid and will never allow any supremacist groups to run their advertisements."
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A few points of clarification, especially for those not super familiar with US law and culture—
In the US, you have freedom of speech, but no right to a platform. Supremacist groups are free to articulate offensive views, but no company must give them advertising space.
In the US, you have freedom of speech, but no right to a platform. Supremacist groups are free to articulate offensive views, but no company must give them advertising space.
Most Americans still know nothing about Hindutva. But one way of thinking about this issue in the US is as follows:
Would you platform white supremacists?
If yes, then give Hindutva ideologues airtime. But if not, then steer clear of hateful Hindutva.
Would you platform white supremacists?
If yes, then give Hindutva ideologues airtime. But if not, then steer clear of hateful Hindutva.
It is important that Hindutva is recognized, on US soil, for the fascist political ideology that it is.
Doing so is a step towards discredited Hindutva as an acceptable stance. Because hate, racism, and fascism are never okay.
Doing so is a step towards discredited Hindutva as an acceptable stance. Because hate, racism, and fascism are never okay.
