This "scientific position" is more suitable when we study insects, animals, and objects. Making life harder for people is not OK.
Last time I checked people were animals, not plants.
I said "If you think". And yes, IMHO, you did take sides when you said: "I would say that it needs to be removed." Effectively muting his (and many other) voice(s).
That is why you are not carefully reading: I do not take sides, I maintain that this is not the proper platform.
I even invite all that are concerned about one side of the Sudan issue or the other to open a free blog on one of my servers.
All sides invited. youwritetoo.net. It's empty right now. There you have a platform that is governed by Dutch law only.
Dutch law protect free speech a lot better than some free countries. I will only moderate moderately
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But I am afraid you want to push a point that is related to taking sides.
I don't take sides. period.