Milo Yiannopoulos banned from Australia

Go Braves · Mar 7, 2019

Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has officially been banned from Australia, following the sudden cancellation of his November tour in the country.

A letter sent to Yiannopoulos from Australian immigration officials prior to Wednesday's decision reportedly noted that they have a right to prevent someone from entering the country who could potentially "Incite discord in the Australian community or in a segment of that community."

Milo Yiannopoulos has officially been barred from Australia after a canceled tour and a string of controversies

The right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been barred from entering Australia following the sudden cancellation of his tour in the country scheduled for December.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Wednesday that the Australian government barred him on the basis of his character.

Yiannopoulos' 2017 Australian tour was marred by protests, and he was fined more than $35,000 by the state of Victoria.

Not David · Mar 7, 2019

Go Braves said:
Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has officially been banned from Australia, following the sudden cancellation of his November tour in the country.

A letter sent to Yiannopoulos from Australian immigration officials prior to Wednesday's decision reportedly noted that they have a right to prevent someone from entering the country who could potentially "Incite discord in the Australian community or in a segment of that community."

Good!
Milo Yiannopoulos has officially been barred from Australia after a canceled tour and a string of controversies

How do you think it is good that someone is banned from a country because he says "mean things"?

Go Braves · Mar 7, 2019

David Cabrera said:
How do you think it is good that someone is banned from a country because he says "mean things"?

Lol, David, if Australia banned all folks solely on account of them saying "mean things" they'd ban just about everybody, but that's not what has happened here with Milo. It's an exceptional step taken on account of his exceptionally poor conduct.

Varangian Christian · Mar 7, 2019

Like, this is so homophobic! I cant believe a gay man has been banned from an entire continent in the CURRENT YEAR! # LiterallyShaking

FireDragon76 · Mar 7, 2019

Go Braves said:
Lol, David, if Australia banned all folks solely on account of them saying "mean things" they'd ban just about everybody, but that's not what has happened here with Milo. It's an exceptional step taken on account of his exceptionally poor conduct.

Australians are not thin skinned. But Yannopolous is a powder keg of discord and a terrorist with words. It would be wise to refuse to give him a visa.

Not David · Mar 7, 2019

Go Braves said:
Lol, David, if Australia banned all folks solely on account of them saying "mean things" they'd ban just about everybody, but that's not what has happened here with Milo. It's an exceptional step taken on account of his exceptionally poor conduct.

Then they would ban everyone for poor conduct.

redleghunter · Mar 7, 2019

David Cabrera said:
How do you think it is good that someone is banned from a country because he says "mean things"?

He is gay and shame on Australia for banning a gay man.

Not David · Mar 7, 2019

To be honest, I am not surprised of a country that banned Mortal Kombat.

Paidiske · Mar 7, 2019

Not really feeling that we are missing out on anything, on this one. Last time he was here there were riots and a $50,000 police security bill (which I understand was never paid by promoters).

What value, what enrichment, was Mr. Yiannopoulos going to add to our public discourse? I see his topic was to be, "How to save Australia;" I'd have to ask what he thinks we need saving from, and how his views could possibly be a positive contribution (let's just say I'm skeptical). And aside from that, most Australians would consider an American giving such a talk here to be the height of arrogance!

Go Braves · Mar 7, 2019

David Cabrera said:
Then they would ban everyone for poor conduct.

Nope. What do you think exceptional means, David? It's why I wrote exceptionally poor conduct.

Now, it's not surprising that some folks want to dishonestly act as though it's on account of Milo being gay that he's been banned. That's just pitifully ignorant, shamefully false to state, and defies basic reasoning & evidence. I am embarrassed for those who make that claim. It's on account of his actions that lead to the ban, not his sexual orientation.

Australia also banned anti-vaxxers on account of their posing exceptional risks to the public, & not on account of their sexual orientation or anything else but their actions.
'Dangerous' anti-vaxxer denied entry to Australia

Ignatius the Kiwi · Mar 7, 2019

Good know Australia doesn't tolerate Gay Catholics married to black men.

Hank77 · Mar 7, 2019

Paidiske said:
Not really feeling that we are missing out on anything, on this one. Last time he was here there were riots and a $50,000 police security bill (which I understand was never paid by promoters).

What value, what enrichment, was Mr. Yiannopoulos going to add to our public discourse? I see his topic was to be, "How to save Australia;" I'd have to ask what he thinks we need saving from, and how his views could possibly be a positive contribution (let's just say I'm skeptical). And aside from that, most Australians would consider an American giving such a talk here to be the height of arrogance!

I wish we could keep him out of the US.

Not David · Mar 8, 2019

Go Braves said:
Nope. What do you think exceptional means, David? It's why I wrote exceptionally poor conduct.

Now, it's not surprising that some folks want to dishonestly act as though it's on account of Milo being gay that he's been banned. That's just pitifully ignorant, shamefully false to state, and defies basic reasoning & evidence. I am embarrassed for those who make that claim. It's on account of his actions that lead to the ban, not his sexual orientation.

Australia also banned anti-vaxxers on account of their posing exceptional risks to the public, & not on account of their sexual orientation or anything else but their actions.
'Dangerous' anti-vaxxer denied entry to Australia

Is Milo as dangerous as anti-vaxxers? The things I hear.

Silverback · Mar 8, 2019

Paidiske said:
Not really feeling that we are missing out on anything, on this one. Last time he was here there were riots and a $50,000 police security bill (which I understand was never paid by promoters).

What value, what enrichment, was Mr. Yiannopoulos going to add to our public discourse? I see his topic was to be, "How to save Australia;" I'd have to ask what he thinks we need saving from, and how his views could possibly be a positive contribution (let's just say I'm skeptical). And aside from that, most Australians would consider an American giving such a talk here to be the height of arrogance!

I guess I'm out of touch, but who is Milo? And what has he done?

Go Braves · Mar 8, 2019

David Cabrera said:
Is Milo as dangerous as anti-vaxxers? The things I hear.

Well David, there's folks who don't think anti-vaxxers are dangerous. Would jump up & down, hoot & holler have themselves a loud, stupid tantrum about Australia banning them just like they banned Milo, mock it. It's extraordinarily rare for Australia to ban anybody. It is only done in the most exceptional of circumstances. The article in the OP as well as posts from folks from Australia have explained that it's not just about what Milo has said or that he's a meanie. As with the anti-vaxxers, Milo's actions have lead to tangible harm. Not just annoyance or feelings, but monetary costs.

Again I honestly think it's just pitiful that anybody would have the audacity & the ignorance to claim that Milo is banned for being a gay man instead of on account of his conduct, something he has control over. But yeah, the things you hear, lol, smh.

Not David · Mar 8, 2019

Go Braves said:
Well David, there's folks who don't think anti-vaxxers are dangerous. Would jump up & down, hoot & holler have themselves a loud, stupid tantrum about Australia banning them just like they banned Milo, mock it. It's extraordinarily rare for Australia to ban anybody. It is only done in the most exceptional of circumstances. The article in the OP as well as posts from folks from Australia have explained that it's not just about what Milo has said or that he's a meanie. As with the anti-vaxxers, Milo's actions have lead to tangible harm. Not just annoyance or feelings, but monetary costs.

Again I honestly think it's just pitiful that anybody would have the audacity & the ignorance to claim that Milo is banned for being a gay man instead of on account of his conduct, something he has control over. But yeah, the things you hear, lol, smh.

What I know it is his opposition the ones who are causing chaos.

Go Braves · Mar 8, 2019

David Cabrera said:
What I know it is his opposition the ones who are causing chaos.

Clearly Australia disagrees with you, David, as is their prerogative.

Paidiske · Mar 8, 2019

Silverback said:
I guess I'm out of touch, but who is Milo? And what has he done?

Let me google that for you.... Milo Yiannopoulos - Wikipedia

Silverback · Mar 8, 2019

Paidiske said:
Let me google that for you.... Milo Yiannopoulos - Wikipedia

Thank you!

Gigimo · Mar 9, 2019

Varangian Christian said:
Like, this is so homophobic! I cant believe a gay man has been banned from an entire continent in the CURRENT YEAR! # LiterallyShaking

Claiming something is one thing actually doing it is something else, politicians/governments are especially guilty of this.

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