Like American progressives in the past, Brazilians who fall for this fairy tale will face a rude awakening if the fascists, whose rights they defend on principle, regain power
Remember when Chomsky was called out for the Faurisson petition? The "Faurisson affair?" I was curious how you might treat that in your piece and surprised no mention appeared. But then again, you obviously can't mention everything, and maybe I'm the only one who's interested.
I guess that slipped under my radar. I had to look it up. But it makes sense as Chomsky also used to write for Cato Institute in the 70s. This article was intended for a Brazilian audience, though, and he's no nearly as well known down here as he is in the US/UK
NAMBLA is illegal in Brazil, as it is in France and Germany. This is because on those legal systems it violates children's rights. I explain it as an example of what American's view as protected free speech.
I wish Glenn Greenwald, who champions free speech above all, read your article.
Excellent article Brian. Gave me the opportunity to learn about the USA.
Thanks for reading it
Remember when Chomsky was called out for the Faurisson petition? The "Faurisson affair?" I was curious how you might treat that in your piece and surprised no mention appeared. But then again, you obviously can't mention everything, and maybe I'm the only one who's interested.
I guess that slipped under my radar. I had to look it up. But it makes sense as Chomsky also used to write for Cato Institute in the 70s. This article was intended for a Brazilian audience, though, and he's no nearly as well known down here as he is in the US/UK
I don't want to know why NAMBLA might be well known in Brazil. Do I? I don't, right?
I'm joking. Badly. You don't have to respond to that!
NAMBLA is illegal in Brazil, as it is in France and Germany. This is because on those legal systems it violates children's rights. I explain it as an example of what American's view as protected free speech.
Very ill-advised that they'd even make noise outside North America, given their acronym.