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Apr 5, 2023·edited Apr 5, 2023Liked by BOPBadger

the subject of the article is more meaningful in today's world. This topic will not have any conclusive end even we debate it relentlessly. The freedom of speech & the freedom of expression has to be respected by every human being & the society which follows these principles religiously, will be the most matured society. Of course, for the followers of these principles there should not be place for the slightest of physical offence/violence. However it becomes very difficult to remain without physical offence as we came across more number of aggressive critics.

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Mar 31, 2023Liked by BOPBadger

It's not quite the same thing, though. Neo-Nazis, anti-trans activists & other such groups have suppression of people's rights, disruption of civil order and breaking of laws as their goals. Nudists do not.

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by BOPBadger

Too often “free speech” is manifested as “I am free to say what I like but you disagree so you must be silenced”. If you believe in having the freedom to voice your beliefs, you should allow that same freedom to others and be prepared to debate the difference - are you so unsure of your beliefs you cannot defend them? Just because you disagree with someone doesn’t make you right or them wrong, and if you’re not prepared to debate how can you convince them they’re wrong?

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Mar 30, 2023·edited Mar 30, 2023Liked by BOPBadger

Free speech only matters to the unpopular and controversial.

Speech that most people accept doesn't need protection. Neither does government approved speech. Only speech that someone somewhere is determined to silence.

There is no right not to be offended. If that is the case then nudism is a failed cause. No point in pursuing it further. Find me a random group of a hundred people and I'll find a dozen in it that are mortally offended by open public nudity. Their taking offense is just as valid as another person taking offense at speech opposing transgender rights. Though, truth be told, taking offense at anything is usually disingenuous.

If you don't like what a speaker says, don't go to the speech. Counter the speaker with good speech. Maybe even peacefully picket outside. Go beyond this and you are no better than the person you oppose.

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by BOPBadger

I think Parker Posie should sue Posie Parker for trademark violation.

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The purpose of anti-trans activists is to suppress or completely eliminate the rights of trans people. So why shouldn't trans people at least be justified to suppress the activities of their antagonists? At least if not done in a physically harmful way? What if it were "naturists" instead of "trans people" in this matter? In fact, naturists are usually the victims in such cases. Should we not respond in some effective way?

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