WHEN WORDS BECOME A WEAPON
Hate speech is one of those topics where I find myself going back and forth... On one hand, I strongly believe people should be allowed to speak their minds because We cannot…
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Freedom of speech doesn't mean we can say anything
Freedom of speech is very precious for anyone, because it allows a person to speak out of their mind or share their thoughts however they want. I am from a country where people…
Freedom Of Speech: Where Should We Draw The Line?
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human rights, and all should be able to share a piece of their mind. Citizens should be allowed to criticize their leaders, followers should be…
Freedom of Speech Comes With Responsibility
Look, you can find all kinds of people all over the world. Some people are very polite and you feel very good talking to them, but there are some people who make you angry and…
When Words Become Threat: Understanding the Limits of Free Speech
Freedom of speech is a very important right in the society, it gives everyone the right to share their opinion and beliefs, gives us an opportunity to have a fair hearing…
The Line Between Ugly Opinions And Actual Harm.
Hate speech is what exactly? No one is harmed, already there's freedom of speech, doesn't mean people should get arrested, so It's only when the speech is causing harm to someone…
Say just the right word
Hello guys. Is a good thing to be here once again and I believe everyone is happy just like myself. This is week 235 episode 3 which says - hate speech. This is not something…
FREE SPEECH IS NOT A FREE PASS TO HATE.__WEEK 235(ED3)
I saw this week's topic and I had to pause. HATE SPEECH. This is a very heavy one. Because I grew up hearing "You have freedom of speech." But nobody ever told me where that…
Free Speech Does Not Mean Freedom From Consequences
Singer Olamide once said in the lyrics of his song Eyan Mayweather that "Freedom of speech dey I no go dull you, but freedom after speech, I can't assure you," meaning in truth…
Who Decides What Truly Counts as Hate Speech?
This prompt came timely because I just finished seeing a movie that showed the power of words, especially the hurtful ones said out of the random or minimal information. If there…
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