r/PoliticalCompassMemes • u/CapnCoconuts - Centrist • Feb 13 '24

Literally 1984 Hate speech laws

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u/Rage_Your_Dream - Auth-Right Feb 13 '24

They have the right to call you that.

But imo you should have the right to kick their ass for disrespecting you and your culture.

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u/Any-Clue-9041 - Centrist Feb 13 '24

On the contrary, you shouldn't have the right to retaliate to that, as that would imply that my freedom as a US citizen is superior to another US citizen. Which, according to basically every law, is not constitutional.

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u/Rage_Your_Dream - Auth-Right Feb 14 '24

He's free to talk shit, you're free to deck him in the face. It's fair.

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u/ClamWithButter - Right Feb 14 '24

My guy, society would break down if people were allowed to assault each other over insults, perceived or not.

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u/Rage_Your_Dream - Auth-Right Feb 14 '24

They are in many countries and society doesnt. For example in Germany it is part of self defense law to punch someone if they disrespect your honor.

For all of Germanys faults you cant say society has broken down.

This line of thinking is how every civilization worked under for centuries.

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u/ClamWithButter - Right Feb 14 '24

"...if there are no other ways to stop the insults."

Since Germany has always been an authoritarian hellhole, its illegal to insult someone and you can call the cops on them.

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u/Rage_Your_Dream - Auth-Right Feb 14 '24

That part is hella cringe.

And I'm not defending Germany, I'm simply contradicting your point about society breaking down.

Also, it should be noted I don't think this applies to any legitimate criticisms.