I read some of these responses, not all.
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"under the proviso that I ignore the childish supposition that restricting freedom of speech is called for by autistic people, and that that is even some sort of insult. I don't really know what Jacob was going for but I'm sure it's just unpleasant."
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I was just throwing it out there that I've noticed that many of those who I've had discussions/debates with on social media have been on the spectrum somewhere. I'm vaguely aware that those with Ass Burgers can take things literally...so maybe it is a case of them getting crossed wires and being all "WAIT, BUT...WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD AND WHY THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE LAUGHING??"
Re: the topic -
I'm all for people saying whatever they want, so long as it stops at incitement to violence. I'm also all for people challenging views they dislike, so long as the Govt doesn't get involved or violence in anyway. Though, if the latter does happen - a certain responsibility falls on the person who's the cause. You can call that "blaming the victim", I guess, but it is still relevant.
When the recent attacks in Paris happened straight away I made a joke. Straight away I mocked folk who were using the attacks to bring attention to themselves. I got death threats and threats of violence in my inbox on FB...but, it's kinda expected. And if something did happen to me...then, okay. That's partly my fault. The perpetrators are still totally in the wrong and shouldn't be condoned...but I can accept my role in the whole...thing.
Re: comedy -
When a comic gets on stage you HAVE to believe nothing he says is true. He's saying things that may or may not be funny to make you laugh, or at least try to. Joe Rogan does a bit where he says just that. Now, will the comedian's story upset or offend you? Maybe. But you then want what to happen?
You want someone to punch someone for telling a story? You want someone to be arrested for that?
Crazy.