What are your opinions on the death of free speech in Canada?

I think describing the court judgement in this case as the "death of free speech in Canada" is an overreaction.

The principle of Libertarianism is that we are free to do as we wish so long as it doesn't harm the equal rights of another to the same.

Now the problem with some types of free speech is that making fun of people or harassing, bullying, and abusing them does lead to actual harm, and harm is an infringement on another person's freedom.

When just one person makes fun of someone just once, it may be relatively easy for the victim to dismiss it and overcome any hurt.

But unfortunately, it usually isn't just one. The victim has some characteristic of personality, behaviour, or difference which is somehow attracting the persecutors.

Predators sense the vibes of the most vulnerable prey, and that's whom they choose to attack.

If a mosquito or a tick takes just one bite, it's no more than an irritation; but if thousands do it can be debilitating or lethal.

There has been a world-wide spate of suicides by children and teenagers who have been targeted by bullies on their phones and via internet.

When a stand-up comedian makes fun of a boy in a wheelchair it might seem to some people merely off and in very bad taste.

But the problem is that a comedian is a public figure, and if he sets a precedent which is not penalised, it sends a message to others that such targeting is permissible.

Given the proven outcomes of such behaviour, it is very important not to condone it.

There are still an infinite number of other things to speak about, without the need to be cruel to people on the grounds of any personal trait or difference.

They say the death of free speech because of some cases a year ago with the same human rights which has sued people over hurt feelings in the past. I clicked on the link and it showed another link within the text in which another person was explaining that this happened with someone else and the one investigating his case was a HIGH SCHOOL kid.

"WAAAAA I have hurt feelings give me 30,000 right now!"

Sound silly? Yes it is.

Similar to the moral police in Saudi Arabia which is also a nickname for the religious police when they go around arresting citizens in violation of sharia law. Seriously the fine the comedian was made to pay is really ridiculous.

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Actually, I posted a professor's academic essay on ISIS (in five parts) among the Statements on this site.

It has not been taken down.

I believe the reason is that it does not promote hatred.

What it does is relate the facts about the history of how ISIS evolved, the proof of what ISIS currently believes and the basis and reasons for their current tactics based on their own publications.

I may not agree with some of the tenets of Islam, but I am not in the least against Muslims, 98% of whom are decent and loving people.

I find it easy to discuss Islam, the Koran, and Muslims here.

The key for any discussion is to own one's thoughts as one's own, to give one's reasons and/or experiences, and not to abuse others in the process.