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The script for our completely fake debate over free speech

Ten points that the left's free speech critics always stick to.

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Carl Beijer
Feb 19, 2022
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As soon as the right-wing establishment decided to launch its Freedom Convoy protests it was obvious that the left was in for some lectures about free speech. I have zero interest in arguing about this specific incident, but I do think it’s worth spelling out the general ten point script this line of criticism always follows:

  1. The left’s critics pretend t…

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