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Originally Posted by HarryT
Am I alone in seeing a fundamental contradiction between claiming to believe in the idea of free speech, and punishing anyone who says something that you disagree with?
If you believe that someone's views are wrong, engage in reasoned dialogue with them and show them why they should change their views.
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So not actively supporting someone is punishing them?
I don't want to buy Mr. Card's books anymore - I don't want to go to his house and spank him.
My desire to avoid Mr. Card and all his works is based on Mr. Card's own actions. Once again, not for what he THINKS but for what he DOES.
If you believe you can reason with a homophobic bigot, go ahead.
Too many years of trying to reason with my white supremacist dad have stripped me of that illusion.
Societal pressure is our only hope, really.
I still wonder, why the heck are you defending this guy? He's got a much bigger platform and a louder mouth than anyone here. He doesn't need you defending his 'right' to sell books to people who don't like him.
EDIT: I also support the right of the Westboro Baptist Church to engage in peaceful protest, although I personally find them vile. According to you, I seem now to be obligated to send them money as well. Nothing doing.