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Hello from Britain! Do you see any connection between "diversity" and "freedom of speech"? If you do, what is it? I see a connection and it is "more diversity/less freedom of speech". It's looking that way in the UK and in Europe at the moment and I fear it could get worse... What is it like in your community, region or country? It would be interesting to know. Thanks!

Naomi 8 Mar 12
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In the UK, the word "diversity" is used like a religious chant nowadays. More and more people are realising that diverse society doesn't function well, yet the government is still promoting it. For example, one police recruitment poster has photos of a black face, an Asian face and a white woman's face, but not a white man's face. There is a helpline for rape victims from the black and ethnic minority communities, but not for white rape victims. Anyone who challenges transgenderism, Islamism, etc., may get banned from social media, expelled from university, sacked at work, etc. Recently, a Christian preacher was preaching on a street "peacefully" but was arrested, even handcuffed, by the police and he was taken in a police car and dumped miles away from home, while when Islamist preachers, who often spread hate speech on streets, are normally overlooked or even protected by the police. And the list goes on. Because I hear this kind of incidents day in day out, I see that when society becomes more diverse, freedom of speech becomes more suppressed.

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In the American southwest, its a relative new community, generations havent been here more than a few generations, there werent a lot of government operating out here pre civil rights, in the 70's is when this area started growing so it hasnt had to uproot a lot of traditional bs, the attitude here is a lot of do what you want just not on my yard

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what kind of diversity? Of thought, Freedom of speech is the only way to attain it. diversity of superficial things, skin pigments, etc..

Hi. I should have made myself clearer. Diversity as in diversity in society; diversity of culture, gender, race, identity, that sort of things. Good talking to you.

@Naomi so if you are seeking superficial diversity(not you, specifically), freedom of expression is meaningless and likely harmful to the superficial quid pro quo, but to have a diverse culture, demands free expression, every idea needs to be examined against others to find the solution

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