1. In the U.S., he/they have a right to speak.
i realize it’s become a real S-T-R-E-T-C-H,
but this topic is NOT about partisan politics. i’ve HAD MORE THAN MY FILL of constant battling for internet “supremacy.”
the right to speak is a benefit to all. what does that mean?
it means, tolerance of others, even in disagreement, even when insulted, even when feelings are hurt.
with the internet, reports of real life people “really” losing their jobs over words, is now common+expected.
not just tenured university professors.
even when no legal basis is found, pressure from social media, organized groups, etc., is so great, “voluntary” resignations are common. it’s bullying. and it’s widespread. friends+families are often miserable due to lack of tolerance.
look. the Pope is currently being blasted in the mainstream because he spoke about the Bible.
i follow no news outlets. because of the nature of the internet, i see some mainstream headlines, i do not often read content. i don’t want to give them the encouragement of clicking on their headlines. AP, CBS, NBC, NYT, WSJ, etc. ugh.
(if+when they improve, i will read again.) i
want to respect them. i choose to wait. rather than be led around by the nose.
i like this professor’s CALM, methodical, approachable demeanor.
i’m not sure why the volume is so low .. but, a soft voice can be effective in encouraging focus from listeners.
notice, he’s not being snarky, using slang, innuendos, swearing, et al. nothing flashy.
he is stating his case. he’s not an entertainer or professional speaker. he’s a teacher stating his case.
my hope for this thread is to invite calm, methodical, reasoned dialogue about a topic that should be important to all.
or, silence is ok, too. whatever works out.
Found in “comments,” second video:
