Tag Archives: free speech

“We desperately need our own version of the First Amendment”

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: You may have read about the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) decision a few days ago which “upheld a conviction against an Austrian woman who called the Islamic prophet Muhammed a ‘pedophile.’”

Posted in Politics and Economics, Uncategorized | Tagged ehcr, EU, european court of human rights, European Union, First Amendment, free speech, Sabaditsch-Wolff | 1 Comment

The Good Censor

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I read about Google’s semi-official report The Good Censor on Breitbart, which broke the story. If you are unfamiliar with the story check out the Breitbart coverage first. The gist: An internal company briefing produced by Google and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged breitbart, free speech, Google, the good censor | Leave a comment

Niall Ferguson on Free Speech

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Niall Ferguson is liberalism’s favorite apostate. He is not predictably conservative. He is reliably contrarian but the liberal mind savors a little intellectual frisson, especially if it is put across in an erudite way. He is not crude … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged free speech, niall ferguson | 2 Comments

The Spirit of Marcuse

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Yesterday, in the comments to this post, I linked to a progressive’s call for censoring “intolerant” speech, something I’ve been hearing increasingly over the past year or so. Although the post quotes Karl Popper, it reminded me of … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy and Religion, Politics and Economics | Tagged free speech, Herbert Marcuse, Karl Popper, Marxism, The Cathedral | Leave a comment

Quote Du Jour: On Nazi Marches

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It is useful to consider the three primary arguments set forth by Skokie in support of its effort to forbid the march. First, the village argued that the display of the swastika promoted “hatred against persons of Jewish … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Charlottesville, free speech, Nazis, Pepperidge Farm Remembers, Skokie | 12 Comments

More on the Decline of Free Speech

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “KEVIN SYSTROM, THE CEO of Instagram, was at Disneyland last June when he decided the internet was a cesspool that he had to clean up.” Oh goodie. I’m sure he’ll only use his powers for good. Telling Zuckerberg to … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged free speech | 2 Comments

Free Speech Under Attack

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Do people care about free speech? Did they ever really? A recent spate of stories has me wondering. INB4 some lawyer or lawyer wannabe notes that three of these stories don’t involve state action, therefore the First Amendment … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged free speech | 5 Comments

We Need More Free Speech, for More Students, for More Science High!

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I have written before that I am not a free speech absolutist but that it is a damn close-run thing. From a gut point of view I reflexively support free speech, and so I suppose I am objectively … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal reflections, Politics and Economics | Tagged Ann Coulter, berkeley, free speech, stanley fish | 2 Comments

What the President of Middlebury Did Not Say

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Charles Murray was properly incensed over the egregious actions of those protesting his recent appearance at Middlebury College. At the same time he was gracious and generous as regards the way the Administration handled the event. In truth … Continue reading →