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Calling Out ‘Hate Speech’ Too Often Invites Censorship
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Shutting down people who say hateful things may be satisfying, but the best way to combat hate is through robust free speech, even when it offends.
Nadine Strossen
Published
May 4 2018
9:39PM EDT
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