Matthew Bevers
5/3/17
Soc 111
Uncivil Discourse
Uncivil discourse is a problem in this country, but it's not quite the problem that people think it is. As far as I understand, the definition of civil discourse is that topics are discussed in an uncivilized manner. Uncivil discourse to me, is not the discussion of controversial topics. Even if language is used that some people don't find appropriate, it shouldn't be seen as uncivil discourse. Nothing should be done about uncivil discourse except to arrest people using violent means or breaking laws to express their opinion. Uncivil discourse is more problematic whenever people use violent means to disagree with someone such as the recent "protests" at UC Berkeley. The word protest is used lightly because the events at Berkeley more resemble riots than protests. Antifas are running around the streets with hoods and masks so that they can cowardly hide their faces while attacking people and destroying property. Right-wing supporters are decked out in full battle gear while wearing "Make America Great Again" paraphernalia. UC Berkeley, once the shining example of free speech, was turned into a violent battlefield with young immature idiots making a mockery of free speech. What caused the riots was first the planned speech of Milo Yiannopoulos, a former Breitbart editor and controversial conservative figurehead. People threatened his life and started tearing apart the surrounding area in protest of his speech. A similar situation occurred whenever Ann Coulter, another conservative speaker, was planned to speak. Obviously we can see that the problem occurs whenever conservative speakers come to campus. This uncivil discourse that targets conservatives is pathetic and only exists because of the liberal snowflakes of Berkeley that cannot handle a different opinion besides their own.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/04/26/milos-appearance-at-berkeley-led-to-riots-he-vows-to-return-this-fall-for-a-week-long-free-speech-event/?utm_term=.847a389f2e50
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