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History of Feminism

Pragdem

(233 posts)

5. I agree.

Reply to ismnotwasm (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 2, 2013, 10:37 AM

Jun 2013

Even after she said she didn't want to see legal repercussions for comics making those types of jokes, he was still trying too hard to be dismissive by saying those offended shouldn't do more than write a blog about how angry they are. Unlimited "freedom" for comics and limited freedom for those offended.

And rather than end the debate respectfully, he pulled out the 'we should make out for the audience' line.

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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