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Norway criminalises 'transphobic' comments made in private

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DresdenChina · 30/11/2020 21:03

Just posting this quickly so sorry if its already been discussed. Norway is now banning comments made in your own home with potential prison time for doing so.

It horrifies me how usually fairly sane Northern Euro cultures have embraced this, cannot wait for all the dobbing in your Mum and Dad cases.

www.reuters.com/article/norway-lgbt-lawmaking/norway-outlaws-hate-speech-against-trans-people-idUSKBN2852DL

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ArabellaScott · 30/11/2020 22:39

Ask yourselves why? Why this one subject and no other?

I am asking, and I am still not sure. Maybe I'm being dim. Dismantling the idea of sex, isn't it? Disrupting families? Removing the idea and definition of 'woman' altogether ultimately removes the rights of women. I still don't understand why. Sad

MichelleofzeResistance · 30/11/2020 22:09

There isn't the same for racism, even private discussion of religious extremism in the home (which is banned in public place) is not banned.

Ask yourselves why? Why this one subject and no other?

And that tells you everything you need to know.

It's insane. Instilling fear, suppression and authoritarian control has never in history led to sparkling rainbows and happy ever after for anyone involved, especially not the group doing it.

NewlyGranny · 30/11/2020 22:01

Well family Christmas gathering will certainly have an edge this year!

Can we get the same for misogynistic remarks? If not, why not?

MondayYogurt · 30/11/2020 21:45

Do they have precedent for criminalising other hate speech used in private? Does this cover online comments?

nauticant · 30/11/2020 21:29

Think about use cases, it's not going to be people having quiet GC chats at home, it'll be stuff like:
Kids wanting to transition using it against their "obstructive" parents.
Transitioning husbands using it against trans widows.

Biscuitsanddoombar · 30/11/2020 21:19

You mean like a big “how to” guide written by a law firm like Dentons? 🤔

Melroses · 30/11/2020 21:05

It is funny how they are all going the same way - like there is a script or gameplan somewhere.

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