I usually roll my eyes at the Right saying the Left is "anti free speech" but social media has made this a real problem on all sides of the political aisle.
Social media takes ZERO effort and allows thousands of emotional and lemming-like supporters to go after someone or an issue by retweeting or adding a hashtag. Back in the day you could go after biased reporting or crazy editorials by writing a letter to the editor or even getting a counter-editorial published that required critical thinking and writing ability. It took longer but it was more likely to endure.
I really am happy the NYT published Cotton's editorial since it showed everyone what time it was with the elite on all sides getting antsy about civil disobedience. I want these people to tell on themselves and their underlying authoritarian tendencies. I like knowing where people stand, not smiling in my face like I'm an idiot. I want eloquent Black people to refute their garbage with facts and tight logic in readable counter-editorials. That's why I enjoy
@Booksnrain long ass posts
Saying someone should be fire for writing something, unless it is truly atrocious isn't usually a good idea. Embarrass their ideas and they will self-correct themselves or go to another echo chamber publication.
