If a law can punish conduct that causes a “reasonable person” to feel intimidated or fearful, then speech is no longer judged by intent or action, but by perception.
Why One Nation’s Surge Spells Doom for the Political Cartel
From the political playbook: Propose something outrageous, back down slightly, then pretend the what remains is reasonable and settled.
How can anyone defend the horrific Hamas terror attack on innocent Israeli citizens? Incredibly it's happening in our suburbs and in our parliament.
If a law can punish conduct that causes a “reasonable person” to feel intimidated or fearful, then speech is no longer judged by intent or action, but by perception.
Why One Nation’s Surge Spells Doom for the Political Cartel
From the political playbook: Propose something outrageous, back down slightly, then pretend the what remains is reasonable and settled.
State censorship for citizens. Legal immunity for extremists.
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