A Personal Statement on Hate and Hate Speech 

By Lawrence Lyons As a former police officer and having lived nearly seven decades, I have been observing human nature and societal changes long enough to say I’ve witnessed firsthand how the definition of “hate” has been weaponised in our political discourse. Today, we face a fundamental question: who has the moral authority to define … Read more

Rising Authoritarianism and Its Impact on Public Safety: The Flight of Officers from Victoria

Numerous studies have explored the link between rising violent crime rates and the rise of authoritarian measures in governments. Research shows that when citizens feel unsafe, they tend to support security policies that compromise civil liberties, leading to authoritarianism. For example, Weaver and Boucher (2018) found that heightened insecurity leads people to prefer increased government … Read more