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.
The tribe quickly turns on their favourite sons and daughters if they step out of line.
I think ABC journalist Leigh Sales is onto something.
Yes that's right, I am agreeing with one of the ABC's most polarising journalists on something that I expect she'll clop plenty of flack over.
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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