This is a perfect opportunity to mention the Paradox of Tolerance. If we DON’T limit hate speech and discrimination, it will grow until it eventually overtakes everything else. Hate speech and discrimination are also explicitly not protected forms of expression under the 1st Amendment (if you’re American).
Putting the academic perspective aside, no one is entitled to a platform, and arguably there are quite a few viewpoints that should never see the light of day. When all is said and done, that’s a good thing.
This is a perfect opportunity to mention the Paradox of Tolerance. If we DON’T limit hate speech and discrimination, it will grow until it eventually overtakes everything else. Hate speech and discrimination are also explicitly not protected forms of expression under the 1st Amendment (if you’re American).
Putting the academic perspective aside, no one is entitled to a platform, and arguably there are quite a few viewpoints that should never see the light of day. When all is said and done, that’s a good thing.