JohnnyCanuck

Thanks!

I wish there was more info on how many were unvaccinated - more than just "predominant" - and the relative seriousness of the symptoms.

There can't be that many anti-vaxxers, can there?

Thanks for clarifying your view - I get where you're coming from now. I’m not conflating society and government so much as recognizing that in most real-world societies, the line between the two isn’t always so clean. Governments often represent collective values, even imperfectly, and they’re the mechanism through which rights are codified and enforced.

You might believe in total free speech, but I’d argue that most societies - even the most liberal democracies - accept some limits to protect others' rights or prevent harm. If speech truly had zero consequences beyond social disapproval, that could leave vulnerable groups exposed to abuse. So, societies have a right to draw those lines differently, based on their own values.

Anyways, since you can't be civil (i.e. you're a fucking asshole who can't argue without ad hominem attacks), I'm done communicating with you.

Also also, if you were Canadian, what trouble could you possibly get in being critical of Thailand? You're either an insane coward or a liar for that one

Perhaps I'm not in Canada right now. Maybe think outside your tiny little box and stop being a numb skull (see, I can insult you, too.)

Do you agree with any limits on free speech in a society?

The most she'll get is a misdemeanour fine for filing a false residency declaration in Texas.

It will certainly be less than the shitstorm for voting in Hawaii without the correct residency requirements.

I won't give my opinion because I don't want it to lead to me getting in any kind of trouble, if that makes you feel any better.

But in any case, my point is you can't project your beliefs onto others.

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. I'm saying you can't project your beliefs on others.

I for one look forward to Day 1, Part Duh!

(sorry)

Sure, but freedom of speech should be protected from government prosecution or suppression...

Why? That's not fundamental to a functioning society. Its not an inalienable right.

In Thailand, a monarchy, the monarchy is sacrosanct. Who are you to tell them that's wrong?

...to the extent possible*...

...or to the extent that society/community desires... FTFY

Don't get me wrong, in Canada, I think speech absolutely needs to be protected. But there are still limits to that. For example, hate speech should be prohibited.

Did you know "obscenity" is not protected by the first amendment in the US? What does that even mean? It really depends on how society views things. https://uwm.edu/freespeech/faqs/what-is-obscenity/#%3A%7E%3Atext=Speech+about+sex+and+sexuality%2Cprotected+by+the+First+Amendment

In Thailand, they put limits on speech that include not insulting the monarchy. It really doesn't seem that different. (And I won't give you my opinion on it.)

Archive: https://archive.is/9ITeH

Gary Larson was(/is?) famously very against any sharing of his work online:

Okay, “scary” might be a little melodramatic, but years ago, when I slowly started realizing I had a second publisher and distributor of my work, known as Anyone With a Scanner & Associates, I did find it unsettling enough to write an open letter to “whom it may concern,” explaining — best as I could — why I preferred that the people doing this would kindly refrain. I won’t rehash it all here, but my powers of persuasion had at least some impact, and many of my fans were very understanding and responsive. Maybe it takes a warped mind to understand a warped mind. (No, seriously, my thanks to those who removed my cartoons willingly, or even begrudgingly.)

From here: https://www.thefarside.com/about/48/a-letter-from-gary-larson

He goes on to talk about his official website as it is now (2019) and in general I think he still prefers to keep things locked down.

One of those dark Far Sides, didn't make this list though: https://screenrant.com/darkest-far-side-comics-by-gary-larson/