English pen says, apropos of nothing much in particular, that online harassment is bad, but "freedom of speech is not freedom from the consequences of speech"
.... (what are they getting at?)
.... (what are they getting at?)
https://twitter.com/englishpen/status/1313152049807339522
They say "We support the right to hold and express strong views"....
" provided that such expression does not undermine the internationally recognised human rights of others, incite hatred, nor engender the threat or use of violence. "
Again what are they getting at??
" provided that such expression does not undermine the internationally recognised human rights of others, incite hatred, nor engender the threat or use of violence. "
Again what are they getting at??
What do they mean by "undermining the internationally recognised human rights of others" which isn't covered by "inciting hatred" and "engendering the threat or use of violence"??
What peaceful speech can undermine the human rights of others?
What peaceful speech can undermine the human rights of others?
Perhaps they mean speech like mine - in saying that I don't think men can become women - which Judge James Tayler said undermines the fundamental human right of people who don't want others to refer to their sex.
(But *is* that really a fundamental human right??)
(But *is* that really a fundamental human right??)
Do they therefore also mean JK Rowling's speech in supporting me, and in saying that woman’ is not a costume. ‘Woman’ is not an idea in a man’s head.
jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-r…
jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-r…
Could that be what they are getting at?
"We support free speech, apart from speaking the truth about sex "
Commit the crime of 'misgendering' and you are on your own, because "freedom of speech is not freedom from the consequences of speech"
"We support free speech, apart from speaking the truth about sex "
Commit the crime of 'misgendering' and you are on your own, because "freedom of speech is not freedom from the consequences of speech"
Is that the message @englishpen @scottishPEN @PEN_Int @PENAmerica ?
@carmitstead @PGJpublishing @danielhahn02 @cathygalvin1 @georginagodwin @TeditorTed @MilenaBuyum
Is that what you mean by refusing to stand up for JK Rowling?
@carmitstead @PGJpublishing @danielhahn02 @cathygalvin1 @georginagodwin @TeditorTed @MilenaBuyum
Is that what you mean by refusing to stand up for JK Rowling?
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