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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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2. He would have made a better point if he hadn't complained about protesting advertising

Reply to Pragdem (Original post)

Sat Jun 1, 2013, 09:28 PM

Jun 2013

In other words "I'm on fire for free for all speech as long as MY precious ox doesn't get gored"

The basic premise, no censorship is a good one. The next is; you have the right to say what you like, and I'll exercise my right to object to it.

"You make rape jokes, I get to call you a dick"

The best line?

Why does my vagina have to be your crutch?

And she hit it out of the park.

An interesting debate and thanks for posting

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Jim Norton and Lindy West debate rape jokes [View all] Pragdem Jun 2013 OP

What's funny about rape? BainsBane Jun 2013 #1

He would have made a better point if he hadn't complained about protesting advertising ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #2

Evidently his right to free speech means women can't exercise theirs BainsBane Jun 2013 #3

That's the problem with these debates. ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #4

I agree. Pragdem Jun 2013 #5

Why do you think he would do that? End the debate that way? redqueen Jun 2013 #6