UK Gov: "Unacceptable numbers of students & academics feel unable to express their lawful views without fear of repercussion"
Speech repercussions - social stigma & protest = none of Gov's business.
Criminal repercussions - violence vs individuals = police business, not Gov's
Speech repercussions - social stigma & protest = none of Gov's business.
Criminal repercussions - violence vs individuals = police business, not Gov's
https://twitter.com/jdportes/status/1366388888370114560
CW racism. If academics or students get shunned and protested for saying black people are less intelligent, or that Jews all work for Israel - that's the free speech of those shunning / protesting them. No-one has a human right not to face these repercussions from other humans.
CW transphobia. If academics or students get mean looks or tutted for not learning how to address people politely - that is free speech. It is none of the Government's business (or the police's).
Don't @ me that people are getting worse treatment than this. If it's a criminal offence - see my first tweet. If it isn't - tell me what you think *the state* should do about it, that isn't a gross interference with free expression.
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