Your point about freedom of speech is well and fine, however that’s unrelated to the contradiction I am pointing out. Speech does not become action solely by virtue of the speech being made on behalf of a state.
I mean if you’re arguing technicalities then sure, I guess. My point is that there’s a clear distinction between personal opinions of individuals and public opinions made on behalf of another entity like the government. You could argue otherwise, but I consider the latter to be an action because it’s a job that you carry out rather than an expression of personal opinions. The speech itself isn’t what makes such cases considered as actions imo, the difference is in the context of the delivery.
Your point about freedom of speech is well and fine, however that’s unrelated to the contradiction I am pointing out. Speech does not become action solely by virtue of the speech being made on behalf of a state.
I mean if you’re arguing technicalities then sure, I guess. My point is that there’s a clear distinction between personal opinions of individuals and public opinions made on behalf of another entity like the government. You could argue otherwise, but I consider the latter to be an action because it’s a job that you carry out rather than an expression of personal opinions. The speech itself isn’t what makes such cases considered as actions imo, the difference is in the context of the delivery.
So basically your point is that “I was following orders” is a valid moral defense? Cool, I’m not interested in that line of argument.
The opposite, I’m saying actions are what should be held accountable.