Credit: xkcd
The overall attitude toward dissent in a democracy is summed up in this quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hall:
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Credit: xkcd
The overall attitude toward dissent in a democracy is summed up in this quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hall:
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
This speaks to an all too common misunderstanding quite well.
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Yes, I thought so too.
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LuckyOtter – Understanding “Freedom Of Speech”
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Speaking of Free Speech, On The Media (NPR) is on that subject today.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/episodes/on-the-media-sticks-and-stones
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