Rob Schneider on Free Speech, UK Arrests, and Elon Musk's Twitter
Fox NewsSeptember 5, 20254 min161,133 views
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- π¬π§ Rob Schneider expresses outrage over the arrest of comedian Lahan in the UK, likening the situation to a George Orwell novel.
- π‘ He criticizes the idea that the most sensitive members of society should dictate what others can listen to, watch, or think.
- β οΈ The arrest of Lahan, a five-time BAFTA award winner, is highlighted as a misuse of police resources, especially given other societal issues in the UK.
Threats to Free Speech
- π£οΈ Schneider argues that the US was close to losing free speech under the "Biden-Harris regime," which he describes as "very sensorial."
- π He credits Elon Musk with saving free speech by opening up Twitter (now X), preventing a situation where only one news channel and a few other platforms would be available.
- π The comedian notes that the "heckler's veto," where the most sensitive person dictates public discourse, is a totalitarian approach.
Project 'Tenure'
- π¬ Rob Schneider announces a new show he is working on called "Tenure" with Andrew Doyle and Martin Gurle, produced by Friendly Fire Studio.
- π’ He humorously thanks the London police for the free publicity generated by Lahan's arrest, calling it a great marketing vehicle for the show.
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