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I had someone steel this and change “butts” to “Christian” and weirdly enough, lengthen my skirt. Kept the flame boots, but no short skirts.

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[–] [email protected] 80 points 2 years ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 63 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sir please don't edge the dog.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

The dog has already edged.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

💀 lmao thanks for the new reaction pic

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

~ edge all of the good boys ~

[–] [email protected] 52 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Too many people would change their minds based on what the sign says.

Does you reaction change if the sign read: "Black Lives Matter" or if it read "Back the Blue"?

Or one that says "Trans women are women" vs "trans women aren't women"?

Or "pineapple on pizza is ok" vs "pinapple on pizza is the work of the devil"?

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Honestly, the first thing that I thought about was what if the sign had a slur word. Sure freedom of speech means say what you wanna say, that doesn't mean people aren't gonna sock you in the face.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

free speech ≠ hate speech

Everyone is allowed to have an opinion but if your opinion involves being a dick to certain people, keep it for yourselves.

In the comic above, no certain group is targeted so there's no reason to be offended.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago (7 children)

This comic is a dogwhistle for hate speech

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Pretty sure it was made by a left wing gay man whos existence was considered offensive to conservatives

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

if it was made by a left wing gay man then i guess they are both gay and dumb because they inadvertently made a comic that pushes narratives used to defend homophobia

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The problem with free speech is probs that what people are really fighting over is who gets to control and define what "free" speech is. Only in an anarchist society would free speech really be as you described - say what you want, but be prepared to face the consequences of your words (and actions). Without the protection of government and socio/economic hierarchies, bigots wouldn't feel quite as invincible while they spew hate and oppression.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We must not be tolerant to intolerance is the basis for me.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Thank you for that. Really informative and a fun read.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think I’m still of the mind that “intent to incite violence” is the line. And even that can be crossed when the government needs to be overthrown.

But I could be convinced otherwise

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Violence is extremely useful and will be the only tool you have left if you want to stop climate change or protect yourself+your social network from the effects of capitalism.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Stephen Fry on being offended.

Note, Mr Fry is a gay man and has championed gay rights. His very existence is offensive to backwards conservatives. This quote often gets shared without any context.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (33 children)

Let's replace the word with "N*****" and see if you still feel clever

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The point still stands, in the minutiae you're addressing. People post absolute garbage opinions on a regular basis, and are free to do so, as long as their platform allows it. This doesn't go into the consequences of pissing off a lot of people, but you're still free to do it.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The point does not stand. I don't think any set of rules that sees "N***** N***** N*****" as acceptable speech should be respected, nor any person who thinks that way.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I agree with the spirit, but I disagree with what the point of the comic is - it's not trying to make a point about respect per se, just about freedom of speech. Even if you wouldn't be a part of a community that allows hate speech, if you encounter it "in the street" so to speak - there's just nothing you can do.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Let's replace some of the words in your comment to "I am a pooopoo head and I eat poopoo", and see how do you feel then. Bet pretty stupid, huh?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Excellent rebuttal.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Real life footage of this actually happening, and the result: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8DJGw3rIwI

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

what year is this, 2015?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That’s hysterical!

Of course they had to lengthen the skirt 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

That is an awesome name for a comic, I love it.

[–] rbos 4 points 2 years ago

Have always enjoyed your comics, funny story.

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