Jedi wrote:theHotHead wrote:While he is correct in what he is saying we all know as intelligent human beings you cannot say what you want when you want and not expect repercussions, if you really think thats the case go to work and do the same and see if you don't get sacked quick fast. Say "move out of my way black man" to me and see if you don't get knocked out. But I am a black man, so surely freedom of speech means someone is allowed to say it to me, right ?! Actions have consequences.
The US has a history of tricking its population in any case, its nothing new. Remember the Patriot Act ?! Brought in after false pretences it was alleged to be unconstitutional and that it undermined first amendment freedom of speech.
That's the thing. The issue with Kimmel isn't "cancel culture". I don't care about it. If conservatives wanna dial employers and advertisers and get people fired, go right ahead.
David Frum put it best:"This is not cancel culture because it's not culture. It's state repression. It's an order from the government."
After Colbert, Trump said Kimmel would be next. Now he's gone.
The FCC said they would take action against ABC, and not 24 hours later, Kimmel is gone.
People can pressure other people to get fired, but the government can't. It's very easy to understand.
Disney have already laid out their issue with Kimmel, they said his comments were ill-timed. Thats what I said, I have no problem with what Kimmel said but you have to bear in mind the mood of the nation. Kimmel's suspension is being lifted having been spoken to by Disney and whoever else, this is my point, freedom of speech is being taken too literally, you cannot have complete freedom of speech, it won't work, if you have paymasters you will be made to tow the line especially if your free speech has the potential to damage reputations and hit economically.





