Freedom and Political Dissent
Two weeks ago, this column offered a brief history of the freedom of speech in America. The essence of the column was…
Two weeks ago, this column offered a brief history of the freedom of speech in America. The essence of the column was that all public speech is lawful when there is time for more speech to challenge it and that the remedy for hate speech is not censorship, but more speech.
Last week, this column addressed the unconstitutional behavior of federal agents in Portland, Oregon, most of whom are out among peaceful demonstrators interfering with free speech, travel and assembly.
Also last week, a newspaper in New Jersey, the editors of which might have disagreed with the essence of this. . .
Two weeks ago, this column offered a brief history of the freedom of speech in America. The essence of the column was…
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"I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it." — Voltaire (1694-1778) When Thomas…
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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." — George Santayana I am amazed at the efforts around the…
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