In Liberal Democracies, we have way better tools to build the world we want than waiting on hand and foot for a benevolent Government. People are in charge. As long as it isn't hurting anyone else, you don't even need to change other people's minds. Just find enough people who already agree with you. And do what you need to do. I truly believe in Free Speech. I want to know where the Crazies are. I want them to speak. To speak to them. They are OUR crazies. Knowing where the bad ideas are, allows us to engage with them. As bad ideas, rather than essentially bad people. Outside the courts. Of course, words have consequences and people should be held responsible for those consequences. Like vaccines, it is best to have some exposure to the hint of the diseases to strengthen the immune system. But once it is a disease, you take more drastic action. Prevention is better than a cure, but prevention isn't pretending something doesn't exist.
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