Jordan Peterson: ‘Criminalising offensive speech is a cure worse than the disease.’
Jordan B Peterson has described the United Kingdom’s assault on free speech as “terrifying,” warning there are consequences to criminalising speech that are worse than we can imagine. In a segment hosted by BBC Question Time, the Canadian professor warned: “There are increasing restrictions put on people’s ability to speak forthrightly and the consequences of that restriction and the criminalisation of what hypothetically constitutes as offensive speech is going to be a cure that’s so much more worse than the disease that we can hardly imagine it…” WATCH:
Hate speech laws are for people who can’t handle their own emotions.
In the debate about whether we create or discover a writing voice, it doesn’t matter which side of the camp you land on. It’s generally agreed that a writing voice takes time to develop. When I started a blog in 2013, I had no real idea how it would develop. My plan was to use the blog as a way of networking, and as a way of improving my own writing skills. In my post-graduate world, I wasn’t sure a blog would achieve either. Looking back, I can see areas where I’ve succeeded, and I can also see areas where…
Woman convicted for defaming Mohammed during lecture on Islam. European Court of Human Rights: You are NOT free to blaspheme Islam.
Defaming Mohammed exceeds the limits of free speech, “goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate” and “could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace,” the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday. The ruling came after the seven-judge panel upheld an Austrian court’s decision to convict a woman for calling Mohammed a paedophile. The 47-year-old woman from Vienna, known only as Mrs S, reportedly held two seminars titled, “Basic Information on Islam,” in which she detailed the marriage between Mohammad and his six-year-old wife, Aisha. According to reports, Mrs S told her class that Mohammad…
Christian filmmakers told they must make films advocating LGBTQ lifestyles or risk huge fines and even jail time.
Telescope Media Group is a Christian film company based in Minnesota. It’s a small family business, run by husband and wife team, Carl and Angel Larsen. Their company tagline reads, “We want to magnify Christ like a telescope.” Last year, a Minnesota court ruled that the couple were in violation of the state’s Human Rights Act which requires them to abandon their faith by using their services to create films celebrating homosexuality and same-sex marriage. According to the Alliance Defending Freedom, “State officials have categorically, publicly, and repeatedly threatened to prosecute expressive business owners who decline to create speech promoting…
WATCH: #FreeTommyRobinson sticker appears on an episode of Neighbours.
A #FreeTommyRobinson sticker made an appearance on Australian and UK television last week, thanks to a recent episode of Neighbours. The message was stuck to a noticeboard and was visible behind the actors during part of the scene. Screenshots have started to circulate on social media and a video of the segment was also shared on Twitter. Cue the outrage! What do you think? Is it likely that somebody is going to lose their job over this? LOL!!! One of our #FreeTommy stickers made it onto @neighbours. #TommyRobinson is so mainstream that he’s accidentally becoming pop culture. Watch leftist heads…
Supreme Court rules bakery did not discriminate by refusing to design a cake that read, ‘Support Gay Marriage.’
Britain’s Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling, saying that a bakery owned by a Christian family did not discriminate against a gay customer when they refused to bake a cake that read, “Support Gay Marriage.” In 2014 Ashers Baking Co. in Northern Ireland refused to bake the cake which also featured ‘Sesame Street’ characters Bert and Ernie. The owners argued that they should not be forced to put messages on their products at odds with their Christian faith. On Wednesday the high court agreed, and the five justices on the court were unanimous in their judgment. “In a…
Toronto event ‘open to everybody’ bans Christians and Jews: ‘They want the West to welcome them, then they ban us from their events…’
Journalist Laura Loomer and Toronto mayoral candidate Faith Goldy were barred from entering the Islamic Society of North America’s conference in Toronto on Sunday. The event, featuring Linda Sarsour and Siraj Wahhaj, was promoted as a free event that was open to everybody. However, when Loomer and Goldy attempted to enter, officials barred them at the door saying Christians and Jews were not welcome. “You want everybody in Western countries to welcome you so that you can come and invade our countries, but then you’re banning us from your events,” Loomer said. WATCH: Watch Islamists linked to Saudi-educated hate-monger #SirajWahhaj…
WATCH: Creepy video of leftist protesters repeating instructions like mindless drones.
It’s like a scene out of a science fiction horror film. Or something you might expect to read about in George Orwell’s novel 1984. Kavanaugh protesters have been caught on camera repeating instructions like mindless drones. This is peak leftism. WATCH: This woman is giving instructions to protesters, as protesters repeat them back. #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/jDPQzebDnl — Jeff Giesea? (@jeffgiesea) October 5, 2018 The protest leader just gave updated directions to go to senator offices. Feels like summer camp counselor. pic.twitter.com/LTLpNm9nj5 — Jeff Giesea? (@jeffgiesea) October 5, 2018 “Go get him” said the leader of the protesters as Louisiana Senator Kennedy…
Australian Senator Fraser Anning’s Facebook page REMOVED.
Facebook have unpublished Senator Fraser Anning’s official page claiming “recent activity doesn’t follow the Facebook Pages Terms.” The move comes after the Senator shared a video suggesting a ban on Muslim immigration would help to ensure the peace and safety of Australians. “Facebook has just taken the unprecedented step in unpublishing a Commonwealth Politician’s page,” Senator Anning said on Twitter. “Free speech is under attack, and communication is being regulated by foreign companies with tendencies of political bias.” “This is completely unacceptable and we will fight this,” the Senator added. Facebook has just taken the unprecedented step in unpublishing a…
Additional charges against Tommy Robinson: ‘Believe me, they are going to send me back to prison…’
Tommy Robinson has revealed he could face two-years in prison after additional charges were added to his retrial which is set to take place next week. In a post on his Facebook page, Robinson said, “the corrupt government have added another two charges to my trial on September 27th at the Old Bailey.” “They now want to send me to prison for stating facts about Islam and for live streaming whilst the defendants made sexual references about my wife and mother,” Robinson said. “The government have now officially made free speech illegal.” Tommy Robinson back on (Judge only) trial next…
Australian Muslim Senator attacks Senator Bernardi, says he will never experience racism because he’s white, suggests opposition to Islam is racism.
Australia’s first Muslim Senator has lashed out at Senator Cory Bernardi after the Australian Conservatives’ leader introduced a bill banning facial coverings at commonwealth sites, including public places in the Northern Territory and ACT. Senator Mahreen Faruqi criticised Senator Bernardi in Parliament saying he will never experience the racism that Muslims are subjected to in Australia. “I’m so sick of this rubbish,” Senator Faruqi said. “I’m so sick of people who will never experience racism telling us that it doesn’t exist.” “Senator Bernardi will never be told that you have no place in public life because of the colour of…
Amendments to protect religious freedoms rejected 36 to 3.
Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act which would ensure the rights of Australians in the wedding service industry are protected has been rejected, 36 to 3. The amendments, moved by Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm, were designed to “allow providers of goods, services and facilities in connection with the solemnisation of marriage to refuse to do so on the ground of sexual orientation or relationship status of their would be clients” According to a statement from Senator Leyonhjelm, “This would provide an exemption from discrimination law not only for marriage celebrants but also for wedding planners, reception venue operators, florists and cake…
Tommy Robinson’s wife threatened with acid attack, police warn her ‘not to break the law’ if attacked.
When UK police received intel that a person was planning to carry out an acid attack on Tommy Robinson’s wife, they issued the mother-of-three a letter warning her not to break the law in her efforts to ensure her own safety. “On 1st July 2018 Bedfordshire police has received information that a person has made threats to throw acid in your face,” the letter stated. “Based on the information Bedfordshire Police have been provided I must inform you that you may be a victim of a serious crime. “I must advise you to take appropriate measures to ensure your safety…
WATCH: Jim Carrey says, ‘We have to say yes to socialism – to the word and everything’
‘Yes Man’ actor Jim Carrey has urged Democrats to stop apologizing and just ‘say yes to socialism.’ Appearing on HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ Carrey said, “We have to say yes to socialism – to the word and everything. We have to stop apologizing.” According to the Wall Street Journal, Carrey, who has a net worth of $150 million, made $35,000,000 in 2008 on the film ‘Yes Man’, after forfeiting his upfront fee of $20,000,000 in exchange for a sizable back end-deal, which included a 33% ownership stake in the film. Video: Actor @JimCarrey on HBO’s #RealTime: “We have…
Christian organisation facing Industrial Relations Commission for advocating a NO vote during same-sex marriage plebiscite.
The chief executive of a Christian community care organisation is facing the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for sending an email advocating a “no” vote during the same-sex marriage plebiscite. Carinity chief executive Jon Campbell reportedly emailed staff members, detailing the case against redefining marriage. According to The Australian, acting general superintendent Stewart Piper said, the email was a “simple communication of a position on a matter of public policy. It did not name any individuals and it was not a personal attack on anyone.” The email prompted complaints from a number of staff, with one lesbian staff member taking her…
President Trump accuses big tech of political censorship, says he will address suppression of conservatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will address left-wing censorship of conservative news and online content, calling it “a very serious situation.” In a two-part post tweeted earlier today, the President said, “Google search results for ‘Trump News’ shows only the viewing/reports of Fake News Media. In other words, they have it RIGGED, for me & others, so that almost all stories & news is BAD.” “Fake CNN is prominent,” he went on to say. “Republican/Conservative & Fair Media is shut out. Illegal? 96% of results on ‘Trump News’ are from National Left-Wing Media, very dangerous. Google & others…
Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux event organisers refuse to pay the $68,000 invoice from Victorian police.
Free Speech Coalition writes: Axiomatic Events director, Dave Pellowe, has sent Victoria Police a letter explaining why he is refusing to pay the invoice for $67,842.50 they sent Axiomatic for police services outside the Lauren Southern & Stefan Molyneux Live event in Melbourne on 20 July. The letter from Axiomatic’s solicitor highlights concerns that, despite the skill and bravery of police on the ground in dealing with the violent behaviour of extremist individuals and organisations like Antifa, the government appears to blame the victim. Such a penalty gives the appearance of enabling the Thugs’ Veto, adding to the injuries extremists can…
Woman jailed for blaspheming Islam after complaining about noisy mosque.
An ethnic-Chinese woman has been sentence to 18 months in prison for blasphemy after complaining about the noise of a nearby mosque. The 44-year-old Buddhist woman named Meiliana said the Muslim call to prayer, played five times a day near her house in North Sumatra, was “too loud” and “hurt” her ears. After prosecutors argued that Meiliana was guilty of blaspheming Islam, presiding Judge Wahyu Prasetyo Wibowo said, “We declare that the defendant is legally and compellingly proven guilty of committing blasphemy against a certain religion that is professed in Indonesia.” The judge then sentenced Meiliana to one and a…
Airport security can take your phone or laptop, demand your passwords, and make a copy of the contents, says lawyer.
In an interview on the ABC’s Law Report, lawyer Zaahir Edries, revealed the Australian Border Force has the power to seize your mobile phone or laptop, search the contents, and even make copies of everything that’s on your smart devices. Mr Edries told host Damien Carrick, “What it means is that anything you have on your phone, as a passenger, is open to scrutiny or interrogation by ABF officers.” While Mr Edries admits empirical evidence indicating how often such searches take place is “not quite collated as well as civil liberties organisations might want,” from an anecdotal perspective, he believes…
WATCH: Justin Trudeau says, tolerance is not enough, we want acceptance and approval.
Once upon a time, there was a lot of talk about tolerance. That was the buzz word. But have you noticed that we don’t hear it so much these days? There’s a reason for that. It’s because, as R.C. Sproul Jr. rightly said, “tolerance was never the goal, approval is. We who give the former but not the latter will not be tolerated.” Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau confirmed that recently during a speech delivered in Yankee Stadium for 31,000 New York University graduates and guests. “I think we can aim a little higher than mere tolerance,” Trudeau said.…