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.
Wherever there are huge government handouts, there will be those seeking to profit from them. Crony capitalism is alive and well.
Isn't the global rent seeking industry incredible?
They have an insatiable appetite for other people's money to pursue fanciful pet projects in order to bolster their own fortunes.
Incredibly, politician after politician and government after government keep falling for it, and dispensing the cash like lollies at a kids party.
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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