The Twitter account of actor Tom Arnold has been silent since October 29 following the taking down of a crude, racist tweet addressed to Diamond and Silk, suggesting that Arnold has been suspended by Twitter. Arnold is a Trump-hating white man, Trump supporters Lynnette ‘Diamond’ Hardaway and Rochelle ‘Silk’ Richardson are black sisters.
Arnold tweeted to Diamond and Silk during an online feud, “I’d like to investigate every crack curve & crevice of you two tons of fun’s heavenly bodies. I’ll start with intensive oral examination of your naughty bits. So take off all yo clothes & get your big booties butts back into Big Daddy’s hot tub. Don’t bring Streisand. Too freaky.”
Diamond and Silk responded, “Is this tweet considered online sexual harassment or predatory behavior? Where is the #MeToo movement?@TomArnold, you may not have respect for yourself but you don’t get to disrespect Diamond and Silk!”
I don’t agree with his attack. I don’t agree with his account being taken down. I agree he can say what he wants. I say the rest of us can say what we want in response. The 1st amendment was set up to prevent government interference. It was not set up to prevent other consequences from what you say. While it may be legal for Twitter to close his account, it only prevents others from responding to him and have their say.