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Rob Schneider on Free Speech, UK Arrests, and Elon Musk's Twitter

Fox NewsSeptember 5, 20254 min161,133 views
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UK Free Speech Concerns

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Rob Schneider expresses outrage over the arrest of comedian Lahan in the UK, likening the situation to a George Orwell novel.
  • πŸ’‘ He criticizes the idea that the most sensitive members of society should dictate what others can listen to, watch, or think.
  • ⚠️ 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

  • πŸ—£οΈ Schneider argues that the US was close to losing free speech under the "Biden-Harris regime," which he describes as "very sensorial."
  • πŸš€ 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.
  • 🎭 The comedian notes that the "heckler's veto," where the most sensitive person dictates public discourse, is a totalitarian approach.

Project 'Tenure'

  • 🎬 Rob Schneider announces a new show he is working on called "Tenure" with Andrew Doyle and Martin Gurle, produced by Friendly Fire Studio.
  • πŸ“’ 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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