The problem with this approach, is the belief that punishing the expression of a belief, extinguishes the belief itself.
Looking at world politics right now, I don't think that approach is being very successful. It just fosters a narrative of oppression and persecution of those who want to rebel against the prevailing norms of discourse.
> It is also not too far off from many views that I have personally seen, especially when you begin to imagine the legal changes involved to implement those views.
I think it's also important to be careful to avoid hyperbole.
It's easy to from "I don't support government run healthcare" to "WHY ARE YOU MURDERING ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE?" with no nuance.
Looking at world politics right now, I don't think that approach is being very successful. It just fosters a narrative of oppression and persecution of those who want to rebel against the prevailing norms of discourse.
> It is also not too far off from many views that I have personally seen, especially when you begin to imagine the legal changes involved to implement those views.
I think it's also important to be careful to avoid hyperbole.
It's easy to from "I don't support government run healthcare" to "WHY ARE YOU MURDERING ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE?" with no nuance.