What you want is for no one to call you out for espousing terrible views. You want freedom from consequences of speech, not freedom of speech.
What you want is for no one to call you out for espousing terrible views. You want freedom from consequences of speech, not freedom of speech.
Perhaps people wouldn't call what you're exhibiting "bigotry", but I would: based on a single statement, you jump to conclusions and attack someone based on those conclusions. I think such behavior is one of the biggest problems in (a part of) American culture, and I would wager I'm not alone in thinking this.
Because that one statement is from Stormfront.
1. Is there proof you have of this? Or is your statement just one of "This is something I think /they/ would say."?
2. More importantly: If a statement comes from the mouth of someone you feel is unsavory, does that make the statement invalid? Is everyone who then utters that statement unsavory, and so on? Do you think you can come to that conclusion? Particularly with EduardoBautista's thought: do you think you could come to that conclusion?
Attempting to associate EduardoBautista with Stormfront (with a comment like yours) would be considered a damning accusation to many, though such tactics have become painfully commonplace. That is not what you intend, is it?
Do you think that liberals or tech employees are somehow above bigotry and treating people poorly? Remember Talia Jane and her letter, and the extreme criticism she faced from HN members? Do you think the attitude you commented with will help bridge a political divide? Because your words are exactly why I think it's laughable to expect tech employees to do anything about polarization other than make it much worse.
Except your typical Trump supporter avatar is being distilled into a handful of beliefs, even though many may have other reasons for supporting.