Why Elon Musk's interpretation of free speech is harming America

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A reckless version of free speech is spreading across America, partly because of unchecked rhetoric by Elon Musk, Kayne West, and Kyrie Irving. We can't be complicit.

"Free speech is not a free pass," Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, wrote in

But we have options, especially if we feel celebrities or authority figures are pushing the envelope too far. We could consider speaking up and challenging opinions that are based on little more than hate. We could consider not sending our dollars to brands whose famous frontmen amplify hate and unfollowing provocateurs on social media.

Hate-mongers are quick to point out their right to say whatever they want but not nearly so quick to ask whether they should say such things. They tend to ignore that free-speech protections apply to government censorship of speech — not what private actors like Twitter deem acceptable within its community.

 

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Please explain what a 'reckless version of free speech' is? Is that when ideas you don't agree with enter into the public discourse? Free speech means people can say things you don't like. Get over it.

— how much did you get paid for this headline during midterms?

Reckless =exposing the Jew agenda according to Business Insider.

A reckless versions were on CNN, New Y. Times and all Democratic media since 2016!!Haha!

Who defines the moral high ground? The few whom are blown out of proportion or the actual majority? Statistics is subject to demograph and interpretation.

Didn't know there is different versions of free speech lol..

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“Share your whats on your mind. Don’t bottle them up. mentalhealthawareness” *shares whats on their mind* “Hold on a second that didn’t align with my views. You can’t say that. Be mindful or you will be banned from speaking ever again”

It's only reckless because the arbitrator leans right?

It's only reckless because the arbitrator leans right?

Yeah, imagine if people could freely make the assertion that men can't get pregnant? I mean, can you imagine such a world?!

Well, this is weird. Imagine if I cancelled those woke commies, just because I didn't agree with them? Though, doing so what have reduced their culture weapons potency and Western nations might not be as weak as they are now? Hmm 💡 maybe I should ask a commie what they think?

As a Gen X'er, I never concrned myself with so-called 'unchecked rhetoric'. Wild shit was said in my day too. The difference is we wanted the bad ideas to be exposed in the open, as to refute them in debate and llt reasonn win

Free speech is reckless. Freedom is reckless.

A reckless version of free speech? Free speech clearly protects unpopular speech as popular speech doesn't need protection. The solution to speech you disdain is a well articulated rebuttal, not censorship. FreeSpeech

Just when you think business insider couldn't possibly get worse

Literally shut the heck up loser

That'll be $8

A reckless form of “journalism” has taken over this country. This here is a perfect example. Shame on for being part of the ever growing mob.

So for those that TLDR .. Reckless = anything but far left ideology

Right. We shouldn't only be complicit, we should actively support free speech in every way possible. Even if it makes some people and crybaby 'news' outlets... *GASP*... uncomfortable.

Elon Musk isn’t bad, just the other two

Wait...is this a parody account now?

OH the last push in hope for propaganda… im surprised they haven’t been called “racist” or “climate change denier” or maybe “unvccinated”. Basically everyone is tired of your low IQ agenda

😆 😆 lol

Great article on the dangers of unchecked speech. Say, what do you think about FAANG stocks? Oh , that’s right. Your “ unchecked speech “ ripping off old ladies got you banned for life so you can’t talk about them . I should really listen to you. You’re a pro.

Define “reckless version” of free speech. Legacy media always with these one liner catch phrases.

🤡 🤡🤡 what a joke.

You can't be serious. Are you really a 'news and information' business? How can you even say that out loud?

1984

Free speech is essential to grow... we've never had it before Elon Musk helped out

Yeah, unfollowing now.

Must be an opinion piece and should be labeled as such.

controversial topics

So, speech should be controlled? Or not allowed to be reckless? If you are not allowed to criticize or heck even insult anyone, then is there really free speech? I’m sure prior to 1776, if you called a king an idiot you would get very harsh treatment. Is that the case nowadays?

Why dont you like free speech?

Painting with a broad brush Marguerite. At no point in your article did you site a source of where Mr. elonmusk was guilty of anything you accused him of. Maybe you should just thank Elon for allowing you to do the things you accuse him of. “A reckless version of free speech.”😂

What is wrong with you ? You’re left wing political account. No matter how much you try we will be here supporting Elon

It's a private company BRO

Just because you disagree it is reckless?

Ok,what’s trendinggg hyperbole?

No. Wrong. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech to all Americans. There is no 'reckless version' of it. Free speech spreading across America -- after a dark period of Soviet-style citizen censorship by Big Tech -- is fantastic.

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Wtf elonmusk has nothing to do with reckless free speech just because he’s against censorship. You’re just worried people will say things YOU don’t LIKE. Give me a break. Bye 👋

Saying je__ control the media, banking, foreign and domestic policies is not reckless. it's simply a fact.

Sounds like your Butthurt? Jealous? Envious?

There is nothing in the constitution called “Wreckless free speech” just 1st first amendment.

I call it Premium Speech

We have a first amendment to speak.

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