• fluxion@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    How else to respond to justifying murdering someone based on “words can be weapons” and the genuine support for that sentiment here? I’m only addressing the inevitable outcome of those who’d actually take that line of thinking to its inevitable conclusion, and if it seems absurd then put a bit more thought into who you think deserves to die because that’s where this path leads.

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      19 hours ago

      At no point did I ever justify murder.

      We can discuss how words can be used to inflict violence. And draw upon historical figures as examples of when that has literally happened.

      I never said he deserved to die. I am arguing with the articles wording of “he only ever used words”, which glosses over what those words were

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        18 hours ago

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        At no point did I ever justify murder.

        We can discuss how words can be used to inflict violence. And draw upon historical figures as examples of when that has literally happened. Without literally calling someone a nazi, or calling for their death.

        We should be able to have a conversation about how his “free speech” (which I support), literally condoned violence. Here is a highlight of his comments. Please mark the ones which condone violence, and those that dont.

        I never said he deserved to die. I am arguing with the articles wording of “he only ever used words”, which glosses over what those words were

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        17 hours ago

        That’s good, but most here feel the murder was justified and their rationale is the same. I hope they’ll also consider your clarification with due regard.