• surewhynotlem@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Burning individual instances of a book for artistic or political purposes, or just because you want to, is not barbaric.

    Burning all copies of a book to remove it from circulation and prevent the spread of those ideas is barbaric.

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      1 year ago

      Loud concerts are actual form of artistic expression yet there are laws in some cities that prevent loud music past 9/10pm.

      Why? Because it bothers people and interferes with their lives. This is no different.

      Also, I find it amusing that you think burning a book is an “artistic expression”. What’s next? Taking a shit is an artistic expression?

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        1 year ago

        People do that too.

        Loud concerts are about proximity. I’d definitely say no burning a Bible in front of a church. But if you can be easily ignored by the offended party, then you shouldn’t be stopped.