This article discusses how certain people want "controversial" people to be barred from speaking at certain events, and how that is an unhealthy reaction when instead we should be having debates on topics we have disagreements about. It says that speech shouldn't be controlled by a vocal minority and that even though the government isn't the one barring speech, the result is the same.
"Most people are willing to allow a diverse set of views and ideas. We must not reward the sensitive and easily outraged with power over our national conversation. We must not let those who seek to limit speech, whether they use the law or other means, have control over our culture.
There's always some risk in encouraging people to speak freely. We're all going to experience some offensive words. But letting any group control the conversation holds much more danger for our country."
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