Well, I will leave you with this little reminder, regarding how to define hate speech, and the demonization of enemies.
'First they came for the Jews. I was not a Jew, so I did nothing. Then they came for the homosexuals, and I was not a homosexual, so I did nothing. Then they came for the blacks, the gypsies, and the communists, and I wasn't any of those, so I did nothing.
When they came for me, there was nobody left to do anything about it.'
That's a paraphrase, and it's how censorship works.
Censorship is the most hateful speech. Once you start censoring people, you won't stop until, either you are stopped, or there is no one that can speak against you.
Free speech is about defending what you define as 'hate speech', because it's the only kind of speech that needs to be defended.
How ironic that you invoke Martin Niemöller who was bemoaning the fact that he had not stood up to proponents of hate.
It is exemplary of the difference between speech, and oppression.
Had he spoken out, he'd have been censored.
Ironic?
You really don’t get it, do you?
Had he spoken out, he'd have been murdered.
Murder is simply censorship with extreme prejudice.
Murder is censorship by other means.
Censorship is the first step.
You're halfway there.
My dad fought against fascists; I have no intention of tolerating them any more than he did.
Hey if you want to utilize sophistry to redefine words so that you feel comfortable with hate speech, go for it. I’m done here.
I fully support your right to remain ignorant of what I have to say.
If you are ever become able to consider the points I have made, no one will be made less safe, and to the contrary, the ability of fascists to censor and murder will be reduced.
After all, you are becoming exactly what you so hate, by doing the very things they do. I believe that, should you realize that, you will be horrified. I note that denial is a common response to cognitive dissonance, and empathize with your humanity.
The last thing I want to say on this matter is this: by supporting the right of idiots to spout whatever hateful drivel they want, I am the direct enemy of fascists. By emulating them, and censoring speech you disagree with, you are become one of them.
Censorship is fascism.
I have been angry at what you have said. I have tried to answer reasonably despite my anger. If I have failed, I regret it.
If you cannot grasp the truth of what I have said, I am sad, because, someday, you will, or someone you love dearly will, and it just might be when they are censored with extreme prejudice.
I want to prevent that, and that is my only goal in having this conversation with you.
Peace, joy, and everlasting prosperity to you and yours, my friend.