The Folly of Criminalizing ‘Hate’
Identity politics is now part of criminal law. Far from fighting against ‘hate’, this is likely only to further fuel resentment and racial antagonism.
Free Speech
Here’s the Supermarket Duopoly Defamation Threat Letter
I thought it wise to get the story straight from the horse’s mouth, so asked Hazledine what had gone on. He says he was passed the lawyers’ letter and considers the defamation claim to be ridiculous – an attempt to “chill discussion” of the Foodstuff merger.
Immigration NZ Is Not a Censor
A range of controversial speakers have included New Zealand in their international speaking tours. None of them should have to wade through a murky process to determine whether Immigration NZ believes allowing them to speak in NZ serves the subjective and arbitrary ‘public interest’.
The New Tyrants
The takeover has been swift and total. The key has been the ruthless squashing of dissent.
The War on Free Speech Is Gaining Strength
It’s not about keeping us safe – it’s about keeping us silent.
Frau Fatty von Karratty Sends in the Chubstapo
German joke police try to hunt down a Gab user.
Technofascism: the Govt and the Tech Companies
Eventually, as Orwell predicted, telling the truth will become a revolutionary act. If the government can control speech, it can control thought and, in turn, it can control the minds of the citizenry.
The Struggle for Free Speech Intensifies
Europe is cracking down hard on free expression.
Worlds Apart – Part Two
There are ongoing attacks on our fundamental rights – be these free speech, freedom of belief, and even freedom of association. Be it in the UK or Australia, the US or NZ, the dynamics are the same.
Let Us Bring on the Debate
Free speech begins at home. It begins with countless individuals making countless individual choices to speak their minds and allow others to speak theirs – even, if necessary, to defend to the death their right to do it.
Anchors in a Sea of Chaos
The only anchor will be precisely what our rationalist Enlightenment society pushed to the background: loyalty to ethical principles even if it means losing whatever you possess in the world of appearances.
A Libertarian Perspective on the Boxing Controversy
The core principle of fair competition must take precedence in this context.
Worlds Apart? - Part One
Events across the UK, and also more locally, highlight how fundamental rights are being consistently challenged. This is Part One of a two-part Substack looking at the concerning dynamics in play.
