All for free speech – but not on THAT topic.

Research shows that large majorities of Americans passionately uphold free speech as a cornerstone of democracy, but fewer of them are supportive of free speech when asked about specific controversial speakers or topics. That has been the pattern for decades.

https://theconversation.com/americans-love-free-speech-survey-finds-until-they-realize-everyone-else-has-it-too-234884
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Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too

Americans agree that democracy requires freedom of speech. But a large minority also thinks it’s acceptable to bar certain subjects or speakers from public debate.

^{The Conversation}