Physically attacking someone for their political point of view is the last resort of someone who has run out of ideas. However, that’s exactly what we saw in Portland, Oregon over the weekend.
Antifa, a group that is supposedly against fascism, used some pretty fascist techniques when they assaulted – on camera- a journalist. But it’s likely a problem whenever a group has to tell explicitly tell you what they are against, especially when they feel the need to cowardly cover their faces as they march down the streets.
Anyway, violence for coming from any side – whether it be the right, left or middle – is always wrong. To think someone can actually get attacked for speaking up in America is insane.
That’s exactly the point liberal comedian, actor Ricky Gervais was making when he denounced the violence over the weekend. Free speech is a foundational aspect of our country and if we don’t have that then we’re in a sorry state for sure.
Whatever side you're on politically, 'left' or 'right', you don't need violent factions joining you or representing you. They bring your cause into disrepute. They don't even care about your cause, they're just in it for the violence. Denounce them.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 1, 2019
After explaining how milkshakes defeat fascism, he blocked me. pic.twitter.com/Kr33khifgI
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 1, 2019
If throwing milkshakes genuinely defeats fascism, then I'm all for it. Carry on!
And thank you. https://t.co/my64ArBIMK— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 1, 2019
Opposing left wing extremism doesn't mean you support right wing extremism. Opposing right wing extremism doesn't mean you support left wing extremism. You're allowed to hate all extremism. There are loads of other choices. Also, stop wasting milk.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 1, 2019
It's interesting that the people who believe that throwing a milkshake in someone's face shouldn't be considered assault are often the same people who believe that 'saying things' should be.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) June 30, 2019