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Originally Posted by opendoor
You've just used two prime examples of so-called "cancel culture" in action as a great thing and examples of free speech, but then you go on about how you hate cancel culture.
Is this like when they polled people and they loved the Affordable Care Act but hated Obamacare?
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Yes and no...LOL.
I don't believe anyone should be told what they can and cannot say. Nobody shouldn't be censored in the first place. Obviously there are limitations. Trump incited a riot, and we all know it. He should be held accountable. He and his minions yelled fire in a crowded theater essentially. If you say something so stupid and offensive you dig your own grave, so be it. As Kanye did. That's good cancel culture.
My issue is with how far cancel culture went. I do disagree with people having their lives ruined because they simply don't agree with something. Have a different or opposing view. Or have a moment of weakness and say one stupid sentence in their life's journey. But once the SJW mob decides your time is up.... you don't have a chance.
I think a good example is Jordan Peterson. Say what you want about the guy, but he's made it clear his issue with C16 never had anything to do with the Trans community, it was with compelled speech component. They didn't exactly 'cancel' him per se, as he has quite the audience and wealth now. But he was driven from his chosen profession as a result of his opinion and holding his ground on an issue.