Surely, You Jest: The Woke Mob Fights Back Against 'Censorship'
The Age of New Definitions and Linguistic Somersaults
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by framersqool
READ: Americans Can and Must Fight Back Against Anti-Woke Authoritarians
Such measures undermine a healthy and functioning democracy, instilling a climate of fear and self-censorship by teachers, librarians and many university faculty members. The mere mention of structural racism or gender discrimination or sexuality can potentially cost educators and librarians their jobs. Meanwhile, laws against gender-affirming healthcare and anti-trans policies in school bathrooms, locker rooms and playing fields are putting the lives of trans youths at risk.
Until just a few days ago, I did not have reason to believe that a significant number of Americans were willing to push back against these attacks on education. But for the first time, a national movement is beginning to defend the freedom to learn in the United States – and it gives me hope that we can reverse the discrimination and authoritarianism infiltrating our schools.
Notes on translation:
In the above vernacular, 'authoritarian' means (you name it) 'vaccine denier', 'conspiracy theorist', 'Republican' or 'fascist', among other things, depending on context, or the target of opportunity.
Similarly, 'self-censorship' is a rewording of the old schoolyard taunt of "I'm rubber, you're glue, everything you say bounces off of me, and sticks to you."
'Discrimination', a term which in ancient times had been used commonly as synonymous with 'discernment' (critical thinking, in other words), now means, in this dialect, 'anything we don't like.'
Hope that helps clear things up, along with wiping your eyes of those tears of hilarity, as you read the above article in full.
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