There are essentially two types of Americans who want to see free speech be replaced by the freedom to be forgotten, and they both subscribe to the idea that the ends always justify the means. This is how they rationalize sacrificing true rights for their twisted idea of tolerance.
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The level of animosity between online political foes has reached almost fever-pitch. Even news stories not directly related to political issues have become fertile ground for bashing President Trump or clobbering Democrats, depending on your point of view. This verbal punching has gradually become more and more toxic. It’s no longer a matter of disagreeing with – or even arguing with – people who hold different views; political differences these days often deteriorate into name-calling, spiteful remarks and, in some cases, even threats.
Perhaps there’s some way to ensure young people are properly instructed in the value of free expression — and maybe even learn to celebrate it.
A decision to prosecute a hate crime is a political one.
If the American left has not totally surrendered a real and principled defense of free speech, Mr. Hentoff likely deserves some credit.