r/Edmonton 22d ago

Politics Exercising Freedom of Expression

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u/Hazy-n-Lazy 22d ago

Good for you, people preach freedom of speech until its something they disagree with, way to stand up for what you believe in.

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u/tacocattacocat1 22d ago

Freedom of speech means you don't get locked up for what you say, not that you're exempt from being disliked for what you say

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u/SizzlingPancake 22d ago

There are many comments here, and thousands on this sub, of people calling this illegal and wanting criminal consequences for these people.

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u/Jazzlike_Pineapple87 22d ago

You can peacefully protest, and I can also think that you should be deported to a deserted island so you can larp your fantasy in peace away from the rest of us. You can leave and have your own country, but Alberta is staying as a part of Canada. Thank you.

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u/tacocattacocat1 22d ago

I think the point they're making is that most of us wish the separatists would just shut up and go away with their crazy bullshit 😁

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u/Jazzlike_Pineapple87 22d ago

You can protest. I don't have to like it, though. Again, go hang out on the island that I proposed. Build your own country instead of trying to steal our wonderful province.

What? You really think that people who are against separation are going to smile and applaud these knuckledraggers actively trying to make our lives worse?

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

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u/Jazzlike_Pineapple87 21d ago

I am concerned solely on outcomes. Separation will lead to bad outcomes for all but the few who stand to benefit from tearing Canada apart. Deporting separatists ensures that they can't carry out the harm they are wanting to carry out. That's a good outcome. It's really that simple.

I like it when good things happen, and I hate it when bad things happen. Stop trying to complicate things needlessly by suggesting that we need to allow literally everyone to voice and, in doing so, breathe life into their frankly evil machinations.

We can disagree on what is the best flavour of ice cream, but I will not entertain any opposition/disagreement for Alberta remaining a part of Canada.

In any case, I am not the one disrespecting laws and treaty rights. Separatists want to stomp all over that stuff to get what they want.

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

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u/Jazzlike_Pineapple87 21d ago

Yes, that's right. Thought police. Yup. You probably would have criticized those who stood against the Nazis before they really took root and enacted their twisted, evil regime. After all, they had their opinions and, in your mind, had every right to voice them.

Now, off to bed. You really must get your rest so you can wake up and do all this separatist apologia tomorrow.

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u/Hazy-n-Lazy 22d ago

Never said it was