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Condemn Dangerous Rhetoric: Defend Free Speech and Democracy
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Target: Major News Networks, Social Media Platforms, and Elected Officials
Goal: We call on media outlets, public officials, and community leaders to denounce statements equating peaceful dissent with terrorism, and to reaffirm the importance of free expression and robust debate in our democracy.
On Saturday, former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines made a public statement on social media, asserting that anyone wishing for President Trump to fail is a 'domestic terrorist.' Such rhetoric is not only inflammatory but also undermines the core values of democracy, where peaceful dissent and criticism of leaders are protected rights. Equating disagreement with terrorism is a dangerous precedent that can chill free expression, intimidate citizens, and erode trust in democratic institutions.
History has shown that democracy thrives when citizens are free to debate, criticize, and hold their leaders accountable without fear of reprisal or being labeled as enemies of the state. We urge the media, public officials, and platforms to reject this kind of language and instead foster environments where diverse opinions can be expressed safely and respectfully.
Key Demands
- Publicly denounce statements equating peaceful dissent or political disagreement with terrorism.
- Affirm the right to free speech and protest as fundamental democratic values.
- Encourage media literacy and responsible discourse on public platforms.
- Commit to protecting individuals from intimidation or retaliation for expressing political opinions.
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