My free speech, your hate speech

[ArMaP]

I hate all kinds of censorship, and I hate generalisations, so when entity A decides that entity B should have a different treatment because A thinks B has some opinion about something, I think that's wrong, and it applies to everyone.

In this particular case, what I find interesting is that the PEN's ‘A Silent Moratorium’ article states "since Oct. 7, 2023", which makes the connection to the attack against Israel and not to Israel's response, which sounds a little like the "silent moratorium" was part of the attacks and has nothing to do with the response.

Basically, I see it as politics, so I hate it.

PS: yes, I hate many things, but is just a mild hate, s step above a "don't like".

[quintessentone]

Well spotted. The fact is, I'm not at all sure what the correct ethical position should be. I have strong feelings on the subject of artistic freedom of expression, but my feelings should not dictate my views – or should they?

I thought it might clarify my own thinking to see what emerges from the discussion. I certainly shall state what I think at some point, but not just yet. If you want to reserve your own opinions also, by all means do so.

Just like you, this is a topic that I consider very complex and I can't make a concrete stand on any one side. I am all for free speech and free expression, sure, but at what cost to others? Is there even one correct ethical position?