Why Freedom of Expression is Important

[swamidass (S. Joshua Swamidass)]

@AlanFox

Indoctrination of children is the most difficult aspect to deal with.

I agree, which is why kindness is so important. It is not enough to be right. We also have to be trusted.

@swamidass

‘The truth is that the care shown to me by these strangers on the internet was itself a contradiction. It was growing evidence that people on the other side were not the demons I’d been led to believe.’

That is what we have an opportunity to do here too. Let us show care to others here, especially when they are new. It matters.

This is a quote from a woman who left Westboro. If you care about children like her, value kindness as much as you value free expression.