What an interesting history! I had no idea of much of this. The quotes from The Female Taller are right on point, aren't they?
I've seen and experienced first-hand the physical real-life harms that absolute free speech in the way you're describing (as a tool to silence the oppressed or marginalized) causes. I never want anyone to have to go through that. The history you're unspooling here is important, so we understand how truly little of this is new, and where it comes from.
Notes - just no interest in going there.
Lots to think about - is free speech under attack from free speech?
Antonia has firsthand knowledge of this infamous Montana event:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-superhuman-mind/201903/should-hate-speech-be-free-speech
As you always pique my curiosity, I found this for you to enjoy. Remarkable women, these two.
https://bwht.org/ladies-walk-tour/#:~:text=Although%20we%20have%20no%20record%20of%20them%20ever,from%20one%20another%20during%20the%20Revolutionary%20War%20period.
What an interesting history! I had no idea of much of this. The quotes from The Female Taller are right on point, aren't they?
I've seen and experienced first-hand the physical real-life harms that absolute free speech in the way you're describing (as a tool to silence the oppressed or marginalized) causes. I never want anyone to have to go through that. The history you're unspooling here is important, so we understand how truly little of this is new, and where it comes from.