Political figures who talk a lot about liberty and freedom invariably turn out to mean the freedom to not pay taxes and discriminate based on race; freedom to hold different ideas and express them, not so much.

Paul Krugman
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It’s true that freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our society. But it’s also true that the freedom to be obnoxious is not one of them. The freedom to say whatever you want without any consequences is just plain selfish. If someone has the freedom to say whatever they want, then why should they bother with conversation or dialogue? When everyone has their own way of thinking, how are we supposed to get along?

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