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Decades ago it was the political left that used to champion liberal values. In the intervening years the sides have switched, with the political left becoming more progressive and the political right becoming more libertarian.
With the GOP-led effort to successfully pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, it appears that classical liberal / libertarian values have been abandoned by both sides. If signed into law, it would mean that expressing an opinion falling within the scope covered by this legislation will make you a criminal. It is a blatant violation of the First Amendment.
View: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1247374244/house-passes-bill-aimed-to-combat-antisemitism-amid-college-unrest
I’m doubting that Joe Biden will sign it. I’m less certain that Trump, if given the chance, would decline to make it law. If it makes it that far, I hope the Supreme Court does their job. I’m really uncomfortable at how the guard rails are being tested right now.
With the GOP-led effort to successfully pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, it appears that classical liberal / libertarian values have been abandoned by both sides. If signed into law, it would mean that expressing an opinion falling within the scope covered by this legislation will make you a criminal. It is a blatant violation of the First Amendment.
View: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1247374244/house-passes-bill-aimed-to-combat-antisemitism-amid-college-unrest
I’m doubting that Joe Biden will sign it. I’m less certain that Trump, if given the chance, would decline to make it law. If it makes it that far, I hope the Supreme Court does their job. I’m really uncomfortable at how the guard rails are being tested right now.