@inthehandsPaul Cantrell Thank you! I've been trying to articulate this viewpoint for years but have struggled to find the right words to present a balanced argument. I'll be bookmarking this for the future.
@inthehandsPaul Cantrell A quote I'll be rehearsing (tweaked slightly for impact and brevity):
"Proclaiming 'Free Speech' awards the fundamental right to speak without being shamed or shunned requires believing the shamers and shunners lack the same rights."
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