We are all unimpressed with Vance’s speech. The USA is disrespectfully attacking many countries, including Canada. What Trump said about Canada is pure fabrication. Each country’s democracy is different, and we must respect that. Vance and Trump do not respect our democracy & our values.
US freedom of speech is not the same as Canadian freedom of expression; every country has its own version of speech/expression. If Canada didn’t have freedom of expression, I wouldn’t be allowed to be a member of this platform. Your question doesn’t make any sense, and I’m sorry to say that.
That's because they're fascists. OrangePutin Putin was arrested and is still facing charges for election interference. He incited a fascist coup attempt. Vance's level of hypocrisy and irony has rarely been topped.
The irony of a Trump administration that failed to accept that they lost the previous election and is currently cancelling news outlets that they don’t favour, preaching to Europe about democracy and freedom of speech.
You seem not to understand that the concept of freedom varies from country to country. I believe in freedom of expression (speech) with responsibility. In the USA, hate speech is generally permitted as part of freedom of speech, which creates fear and undermines people’s freedom of speech.
In the US, do you not have laws that prevent people from inciting violence against each other, or printing lies about people as facts etc.
You do? Where’s the freedom of speech then?
The very specific attack on the UK highlights his opposition to our laws on abortion and the protection of women who visit abortion clinics.
Arguably not about freedom of speech but freedom to harass women at an emotional and vulnerable time.
The thing that makes speech “free” is that it can be used to express opinions about things you disagree with. It doesn’t matter if it’s abortion or trans rights.
Sure, express your opinion on abortion - you’re free to do that here in the UK.
Unfortunately, sometimes, its not just voicing an opinion, but deliberately causing intense distress to people at a time when they are vulnerable. So, we have preventative laws in very limited, specific cases.
Vance also provided incorrect information about ‘safe access zones’ in the UK. He either knew it was incorrect and lied, or didn’t do his homework. Either way, the damage is done.
America’s freedom of speech including hate speech exists without the necessary accountability and responsibility, allowing individuals to voice their opinions freely, but often at the cost of social harmony and respect for others.
The hypocrisy for one.
The fact he said the problem isn’t Russia, or China… (two countries not exactly known for democracy or freedom of speech) but attacks Europe instead.
His timing is deliberate. Why now, when we are at a crucial moment in the Ukraine war - something he failed to mention.
You missed the monumental hypocrisy. OrangePutin still faces felony charges for election interference and incited a fascist coup attempt against the duly elected United States government.
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You do? Where’s the freedom of speech then?
Arguably not about freedom of speech but freedom to harass women at an emotional and vulnerable time.
Take any one of those examples and then make a huge example of it in a speech about how the US is losing its freedom.
Et voila.. JD Vance’s speech and why people are so pissed
Unfortunately, sometimes, its not just voicing an opinion, but deliberately causing intense distress to people at a time when they are vulnerable. So, we have preventative laws in very limited, specific cases.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87d9j17pjqo.amp
The fact he said the problem isn’t Russia, or China… (two countries not exactly known for democracy or freedom of speech) but attacks Europe instead.
His timing is deliberate. Why now, when we are at a crucial moment in the Ukraine war - something he failed to mention.