Freedom of speech is among the most important things we are given as humans. We have naturally gained the ability to let our creativity flow through the many streams and rivers that are our imagination. To say you may speak and imagine what you wish as long as it conforms to what “we” believe is not true freedom of speech, and to deny freedom of speech is to corrupt, decay, corrode, and stagnate society. To believe in freedom of speech is to look beyond our initial judgements and stereotypes and even tolerate ideals that we disagree with, thus increasing the diversity of our culture and ideals. The only speech that should ever be impeded is that which inhibits another person’s human rights.
Recently, actions were made against erotic manga, anime, and games due to the depiction of ”minors” (an issue that is extremely controversial as the vast majority of the time, it is next to impossible to distinguish an adult character from a minor), rape and BDSM.
There is no direct causal link between this fictional material where no one has been harmed in the making, distribution, or possession of, and crime. Therefore it is impossible to suggest that such material violates the human rights of others, when it neither inhibits their freedom of speech, nor harms them in any way.
To see a more definitive outline of our views on this topic, check the arguments page; it will be updated shortly with more material regarding our views on the fictional material depicting rape. Formal letters (with a list of people whom to send them to) are also being created for anyone who wishes to show their disapproval of this draconian banishment of free speech.
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