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While even pornography is protected as free speech, the courts have consciously undermined religious speech and freedom of religion for years.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

The US constitution’s First Amendment rights only cover Americans, but I believe that in a democracy the competition of ideas and free speech should combat beliefs that it does not agree with – more speech and debate, not censorship.

I do not agree with what you say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.

Beautiful speech doesn’t need protection, it’s ugly speech that needs protection. We have these cultural norms that allow people to say really ugly things. You don’t have to invite them to your dinner party, but you should let them say it.

I am absolutely opposed to political correctness. You cannot confront hate speech until you’ve experienced it. You need to hear every side of the issue instead of just one.