So you think speech should be consequence free? We can literally say whatever we want and there should be no consequences?

So yelling fire in a crowded theater is cool with you?

Just as there is no requirement that it be consequence free.

But to further your point. There is no right to anonymity. There is no requirement for what you say morally or ethically.

I have reread the article several times. No one in it advocates for violence against the authors of the letter. They do advocate for them losing jobs and other economic advantages. So not sure where you are even getting this from.

But to explore your ideology a little further. Do you advocate the same thing for Jewish people who support Israel? My guess is you don’t. Do you condemn Hamas for their “day of rage” proclamation, an actual call to violence?

I am curious for your answer. My guess is all of a sudden your position is more nuanced.

I 100% agree with you.

Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequences. If these students and this letter author believe in their cause, they should have the courage of their convictions. They should put their names out and be proud of their ideals. They should be willing to accept the consequences that that speech brings.

I did not advocate for violence. I do advocate for consequences to actions. If you say something vile, you should expect for people to treat you as someone who said something vile.

Well that is quite the false equivalence.

Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequences. If these students and this letter author believe in their cause, they should have the courage of their convictions. They should put their names out and be proud of their ideals. They should be willing to accept the consequences that that speech brings.

I suspect the author of the letter and the students want free speech that is free from consequences. It is a thing many on the left and the right share when their positions are unpopular.