Posted on 07/16/2023 9:48:40 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
It is easy to get caught up in the current state of American politics, but it is essential that we also keep an eye on the future, especially as authoritarians on the left are aggressively trying to influence the next generations to buy into their statist ideology.
A recent survey conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek revealed that almost half of millennials support the idea of misgendering someone being considered a criminal offense. This means that a huge chunk of Americans in this age group want to use the government to force people to censor themselves, which is a terrifying harbinger of what might be to come in the United States.
From the report:
Almost half of millennials believe using the incorrect pronouns for a transgender person should be considered a criminal offense.
A survey, conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek suggested that among those aged between 25-34, 44 percent were in favor of the idea while just 31 percent disagreed.
The remaining 25 percent of those responding to the survey either expressed no clear opinion or simply stated that they didn’t know.
Similar sentiments were found among those aged 35-44. In that group, 38 percent appeared to be in favor of criminalizing misgendering someone while 35 percent were against.
About one quarter – 26 percent – were either unsure or did not express an opinion.
This survey indicating that almost half of millennials support the criminalization of misgendering is a cause for concern regarding the future of freedom of expression in America. Such a proposition, which suggests using state power to enforce language usage, resembles North Korean or Chinese policies rather than those of a free and open society. If this trend continues unchecked, it may lead our country down a path toward increasing authoritarianism and erode the fundamental principles that underpin our democracy.
Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing individuals to voice their opinions, engage in debate, and challenge established norms. It is a vital aspect of a healthy society, fostering diversity of thought and encouraging the exchange of ideas. However, the growing support among younger generations for criminalizing misgendering raises serious concerns about the future of this fundamental freedom.
The idea that the state should have the power to send men with guns and badges to imprison people for their words or expressions is reminiscent of dystopian societies portrayed in movies like “V for Vendetta.” It represents a dangerous level of authoritarianism, contrary to the values upon which America was founded. Countries known for their oppressive regimes are notorious for using state force to suppress dissenting voices. The rise of similar sentiments among younger Americans is a worrisome development that could undermine the principles of liberty.
The willingness to employ state coercion in matters of language usage poses a significant threat to individual freedoms. If we allow the power of the state to dictate and control speech, it sets a dangerous precedent. Once we relinquish the right to freely express ourselves, it becomes easier for the government to curtail other liberties. History has shown that once a society starts down the path of authoritarianism, it can be quite challenging to reverse course.
Those who value individual liberty must confront this troubling trend to shift the tide of the debate. It is essential to engage in thoughtful conversations that highlight the importance of freedom of expression and the potential consequences of eroding this right. It is apparent that our learning institutions are not teaching the importance of freedom of expression. Education, open dialogue, and respectful exchanges can help foster an understanding of the values inherent in a free society and the dangers of unchecked state power.
The First Amendment has traditionally prevented the state from regulating what people say in the public square and elsewhere. However, there has been a concerted effort on the part of the authoritarian left to silence dissenting views. You need only take a look at legislation passed in Michigan that could punish people for misgendering folks.
The notion that younger generations believe it is acceptable to use the state to punish people for misgendering people shows that this movement is gaining traction. If this situation gets worse, the anti-speech crowd will find ways to subvert—or even abolish—free speech protections in the country.
It’s time to start culling the herd. People who demand others participate in their delusion have no place on this earth.
That generation appears to evidence Peak Indoctrination.
Not all of them, thank goodness, but too many.
The solution is to kick these lunatics out of the United States. They can find a country that will put up with their B.S. or lock them inside asylums for the mentally insane.
We are at the “Weak men create hard times” stage.
total BS.
Newsweek just signed on with British company Redfield etc...
and they have this rubbish out!
14 July: Newsweek: NEWSWEEK COLLABORATES WITH REDFIELD & WILTON STRATEGIES
Newsweek announced today a partnership with (British) Redfield & Wilton Strategies to offer in-depth polling and insights on the issues that matter to Americans in the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election...
https://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-collaborates-redfield-wilton-strategies
and, if you believe the garbage in the Newsweek poll, you would believe this too! it’s all about manufacturing opinion:
Exclusive polling for the (Socialist) New Statesman by the polling company Redfield and Wilton Strategies reveals that 70 per cent of people are concerned about climate change, and nearly 40 per cent said...
https://www.newstatesman.com/environment/climate/2022/03/exclusive-polling-brits-want-more-climate-action-as-energy-prices-bite
Fortunately, I’m betting the “criminalizers” don’t have nearly as many guns as I have, if any at all.
Yes.
A large percent are OK with that.
A large percent don't have a clue that this is happening.
And a small percent, like most of here, are fighting against this happening
Canada will embrace it.
IN a nutshell, yes we are heading into totalitarianism. The left wants religiousity, without God. If you were to send a Christian and a liberal into an MRI machine and tested them on issues of morality and kindness and charity and mercy, both brains would light up the same way. The left simply believes that goodness must be imposed upon by force.
My thoughts exactly.
I’m reasonably sure that before I die, I’ll end up in jail for either thoughtcrime, or for killing a thug in a magical blue suit for attempting to enforce same.
How many years would I get for calling Dylan Mulvaney “she”?
More than they’d get for calling us racist, white supremacist, Nazi, American Taliban, terrorist, etc.
Second...
Makes me think of the time, 60+ years ago, that a bunch of us were hanging around a cop setting up a speed trap across the street. After shooing us away, he allowed me and one or two others to stay.
I have no recollection of what transpired from there on, but he achieved his goal ... I’ve been pro-cop ever since, even if ... well ... you know, the sixties.
don’t believe it........
You are correct sir.
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