This is a very concise exchange and example of why the First Amendment protects ALL speech as I suspect many are still struggling to fully comprehend this.
Tim Waltz on MSNBC - “I think we need to push back on this. There’s no guarantee to free speech on misinformation or hate speech.”
Kennedy replied on X :
“Yes there is, Tim. It is called the U.S. Constitution. That is exactly what prevents the government from stifling dissent by labeling something “hate speech” or “misinformation.”
Yes, I understand, some forms of speech are repugnant, such as expressions of racial bigotry. Problem is, the category of hate speech expands to include everything the censors “hate.” As for misinformation, who decides what is true and what is false? The government? In authoritarian countries, yes, the government. That is why freedom of speech lies at the very heart of democracy.”
Beautifully put. 🙏
Tim Waltz on MSNBC - “I think we need to push back on this. There’s no guarantee to free speech on misinformation or hate speech.”
My God. I can't believe what's happening in this country. I'm happy for RFKjr pushback, but a lot of people are buying into this crap.
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Did you read the NYT article implying the constitution could be ‘dangerous’. 😞
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22 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 19 Sep
I did, though I violated my rule about not reading the NYT!
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Haha fair enough. I didn’t read it in the end due to the pay wall. And I think the article was the latest in a few over the last number of years to try to undermine the constitution.
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I thought Rfk spoke excellently on the subject of free speech and others during a recent live event that took place shortly after this recent second (known) assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life. It was an event organized by Tucker Carlson. Larry Elder was present also. Anyone who hasn't watched a couple hours or more of Rfk Jr's long form content: I beseech you to do that.
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