
Originally Posted by
DamianFatale
Freedom of speech doesn't mean that you don't face consequences for your actions. When you threaten the peaceful existence of others in any space, be it real life, or virtual, you inhibit a persons right to be left alone regardless of sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, etc.
With every thing that causes twitter ire, there is usually some justification somewhere. People don't just get mad for no reason. The reasons may get distorted and out of control at times, but there absolutely is truth somewhere in any amount of backlash. I dislike cancel culture as much as the rest of us, but if all you can complain about is that, you're not asking the real questions. The real cure to cancel culture is the promotion of cultural understanding between all individuals, and to pave a way for more peace. Being peaceful means listening to one another, having heart to hearts, and exchanging empathy and knowledge. I never see empathy from people complaining about cancel culture. I only see whining about how they faced consequences. The sooner people stop attacking others for being sensitive and trying to be inclusive of others, then the better. There is no sense in attacking people who are trying their darnest to be good people and speak of the plights of others. No sense at all.
I sincerely understand the rapid pace of change in the world, and that some of this information is very overwhelming for people who had an otherwise limited point of view. I know when change happens quickly it can be hard to understand, especially if you were raised to believe otherwise. I truly humbly understand, but resisting the ever flow of change is not going to help anyone. No one is threatening anyone directly just for what creed they belong to, unless that creed is hateful and bad to fellow human beings. It will always be consequences that lead to the distain of a person or group of people that they belong to.