Worthless but Political
(Vera Speaking)

 
 
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That's correct. I reject the notion that all political speech should be allowed. And I think my view is perfectly consistent. The traditional argument for freedom of expression is that it is necessary for democracy to function well. I agree. But I also claim that some political ideas - including racist speech - are anti-democratic and should be banned. In general, free speech supports democracy; but in the case of some speech, restrictions actually help democracy to flourish.

Hate speech is highly political but also highly anti-democratic. It pushes oppressed groups out of the political process. These are excellent reasons for restricting it.


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