We've all done it at some point. Ever wondered why? Ever happen to get upset yourself about someone else bringing you offence? I'm going to talk about a trending topic... and no, perhaps you won't like it.
The free speech right is often used to give way to offensive attitudes. The offenders claim it's a basic right to insult and it shouldn't be censored, but when others confront them, the double standards apply. They will silence the offended or anyone criticising them. How is that free speech then?
When we are truly at peace, happy and content...
8 January 2015
Posted by Anna Notaras | File under : charlie hebdo, discrimination, double standards, offence, offender, offending, offense, paris shooting, social, society
7 January 2015
Posted by Anna Notaras | File under : #iamcharlie, charlie hebdo, intolerance, islam, paris 07/01/2015, religion, social, society
We should all be free to express our opinions and criticise, right? Then the following one should be equally free to our western world, I believe.
Imagine you are dealing with wild animals. A group of savage beasts has invaded your territory and caused loss and destruction. They've done it repeatedly in the past and they are doing it now, too. What do you do? Do you go out and talk to them or do you use something that actually works to get rid of...
6 January 2015
Posted by Anna Notaras | File under : martin freeman, peter jackson, richard armitage, tauriel, the battle of the five armies, The Hobbit, Thorin Oakenshield, Tolkien
As of 20 December 2014, I joined the ranks of those who could proudly wear a t-shirt with the "I survived BOFA" inscription. Many tears were shed, priorities were re-checked and all hope was lost. Not sure if that qualifies as proper surviving though...
Much has been speculated, many endings envisioned... Like some dedicated fans have said, this version that we saw on screens was probably the best possible for a story that was, sadly, rather...
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