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Comment by esseph

> “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

This has not led to positive outcomes currently in the US.

I agree with it in theory, I truly do. I think it also gets used as a tool for politicians, companies, and governments to say unhinged shit not based in fact to drive emotional reactions that actually hurts other people in various ways.

parent esseph 2 months ago

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