free speech
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Politics
“endorsement of Modi …lose faith in humanity”
The author criticises the writer S. Anand’s stance on Modi, arguing that the social-justice movement ignores that a backward-caste leader appeals to the downtrodden, and warns that rising dominant middle…
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Politics
Blasphemy laws in the 21st century
The poster says India’s religious-offence laws date from the 19th century and urges intellectuals to defend free speech beyond Hindutva cases, with an article on the culture war facing India…
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Ban the Noah-ban zealots
On Malaysia banning the film Noah, the poster says religious communities should stop watching films if even respectful depictions offend them, and asks why that makes life miserable for everybody…
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Society
Free speech vs. Equality
On Mozilla’s CEO Brendan Eich resigning over his donation against gay marriage, the poster notes the tension between free speech and equality and sympathises with social conservatives in Silicon Valley.
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“Taliban” ban in Legoland
The poster blames both British Islamists and British Firsters for the pre-emptive ban of a ‘fun day for Muslims’ at Legoland, arguing that threats of violence should not be allowed…
