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viewpoint discrimination

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A quick definition of viewpoint discrimination:

Viewpoint discrimination is when someone is treated unfairly because of their opinion or beliefs. This is not allowed by federal law, which protects people from discrimination based on things like race, age, sex, nationality, religion, or disability. Discrimination can also happen when someone is treated differently without a good reason. For example, if two people are doing the same job but one gets paid less because of their gender, that is discrimination. Discrimination is wrong and everyone should be treated fairly.

A more thorough explanation:

Viewpoint discrimination is when the government or an authority targets certain views or opinions expressed by speakers, rather than the subject matter itself. This is a type of content-based discrimination, where the government discriminates based on the content of a communication.

For example, if a government agency holds a workshop to inform state employees of laws related to the agency's functions, it may reasonably prohibit the expression of opinions regarding the motives of the legislators. However, if speech favorable to the legislators' intent is allowed and opponents are denied the opportunity to respond, the restriction would constitute viewpoint discrimination.

Another example of viewpoint discrimination is when a university denies funding to a student group because of their political views, while funding other groups with different views. This violates the First Amendment's protection of free speech and expression.

Viewpoint discrimination is not allowed under the Constitution, as it violates the principle of free speech and expression. It is important to protect the right to express different opinions and ideas, even if they are unpopular or controversial.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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