Man of Ethics
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Even though this nanoessay deals with Cancel Culture, we look at Legal Accountability first. During the last six millennia, Humankind had Laws which penalized behaviors unacceptable by societies. In order for anyone to be held accountable by most Penal Systems, their guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, and they must be sentenced by legitimate authority.
Even legitimate and well-defined Laws can be problematic, or can be seen as problematic by those who are convicted. Many African Americans have legitimate grievances against racists in Law Enforcement and racial discrimination in the Penal System. Many people convicted for drug offenses view Penal Codes as unreasonably harsh. To an extent they are right. USA has very harsh Laws and highest Incarceration Rate in the World. Philippines also have very harsh Drug Laws and vastly overcrowded jails.
Both American Gangsta Rap and Russian Shanson music have many songs written from the perspective of someone with an illegal profession. I listen to Russian Shanson almost daily. The music of "outlaws" gives human perspective on their lives, describes "outlaws" adventures and the suffering of imprisonment.
This music also shows contempt and for Law Enforcement. We may view LE as people who protect and serve Society, but "outlaws" have no reason to like them. From our perspective, a police officer who busts a drug dealer is a Public Servant. From the dealer's perspective the officer is a villain and an enemy. ACAB stands for "All Cops Are Bad".
Even though USA had Free Speech, Progressives have imposed Totalitarian control on our Society. Tens or hundreds of thousands of people have lost their jobs or careers for slightest disagreement with Progressives. Tens of millions others including 78% of Strong Conservatives are afraid to discuss their views in public. Millions of people are walking on eggshells. Millions of people live a double life.
Law abiding citizens have to hide like drug dealers. At least laws are well defined. Cancel Culture is a Draconian set of rules, which are rapidly changing, and unevenly applied. Those cancelled by Progressive mobs have no rights and no defense.
Most Conservatives, Independents, and Classical Liberals who are active on Social Media have posted something for which they could be cancelled. I have written a lot about sexism against men -- definitely a cancellable offense. Most Conservatives have posted messages which are considered very offensive in other ways.
Anyone who has Politically Incorrect ideas is forced to live a life of silence and fear. Progressives understand that and are happy about that. Hatred and contempt is a natural response to being controlled and subjugated. Is it reasonable to ask Conservatives, Independents, and Classical Liberals not to hate those who force us to live double lives aim to destroy our careers? From our perspective, "All Progressives Are Bad!"
Even legitimate and well-defined Laws can be problematic, or can be seen as problematic by those who are convicted. Many African Americans have legitimate grievances against racists in Law Enforcement and racial discrimination in the Penal System. Many people convicted for drug offenses view Penal Codes as unreasonably harsh. To an extent they are right. USA has very harsh Laws and highest Incarceration Rate in the World. Philippines also have very harsh Drug Laws and vastly overcrowded jails.
Both American Gangsta Rap and Russian Shanson music have many songs written from the perspective of someone with an illegal profession. I listen to Russian Shanson almost daily. The music of "outlaws" gives human perspective on their lives, describes "outlaws" adventures and the suffering of imprisonment.
This music also shows contempt and for Law Enforcement. We may view LE as people who protect and serve Society, but "outlaws" have no reason to like them. From our perspective, a police officer who busts a drug dealer is a Public Servant. From the dealer's perspective the officer is a villain and an enemy. ACAB stands for "All Cops Are Bad".
Even though USA had Free Speech, Progressives have imposed Totalitarian control on our Society. Tens or hundreds of thousands of people have lost their jobs or careers for slightest disagreement with Progressives. Tens of millions others including 78% of Strong Conservatives are afraid to discuss their views in public. Millions of people are walking on eggshells. Millions of people live a double life.
Law abiding citizens have to hide like drug dealers. At least laws are well defined. Cancel Culture is a Draconian set of rules, which are rapidly changing, and unevenly applied. Those cancelled by Progressive mobs have no rights and no defense.
Most Conservatives, Independents, and Classical Liberals who are active on Social Media have posted something for which they could be cancelled. I have written a lot about sexism against men -- definitely a cancellable offense. Most Conservatives have posted messages which are considered very offensive in other ways.
Anyone who has Politically Incorrect ideas is forced to live a life of silence and fear. Progressives understand that and are happy about that. Hatred and contempt is a natural response to being controlled and subjugated. Is it reasonable to ask Conservatives, Independents, and Classical Liberals not to hate those who force us to live double lives aim to destroy our careers? From our perspective, "All Progressives Are Bad!"