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You should read more carefully. GP wrote "minor psychological discomfort". They're definitely trying to downplay the danger that transgender people sometimes get put in.



Not parent, but I agree with the general point. Leaving this specific example aside which is a real world interaction, we (America) have gone to far to redefine what "safety" is. Ben Shapiro speaking at your school is not "putting you in danger".


Some people may act on Ben Shapiro's ideas, and that would put other people in danger.


not how free speech works... "someone could act on that idea" isnt a good enough reason to sanction speech imo


Government may make no rule about stupidity, but Ben Shapiro and his fans are certainly not welcome anywhere I am.




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