Source: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
by Carrie Robison
“Like kudzu, sometimes arguments against free speech look appealing from afar, but up close, they’re suffocating. The arguments opposing or misunderstanding free speech take various forms, often masquerading as protective measures, such as advocating censorship of ‘hate speech’ or supporting restrictions on ‘misinformation.’ But when these arguments are successful, they stifle our understanding of our world and those around us.” (08/29/24)
https://www.thefire.org/news/rooting-out-bad-arguments-against-free-speech