Here's the important thing: the Founders probably wouldn't have liked the cultural transgressions or the music -- but it is America. Just that -- America. So let them hear you and don't let them stop you.
I don't care what side you pick on the great questions of the age - climate change, gay marriage, Islam, transgendered bathrooms, whatever - but, if you're on the side that says the other guy isn't entitled to a side, you're on the wrong side.
Mark Steyn Takes on Hate Speech prohibitions. A kind of apostasy law...
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I see no need to refer to "bunch of creeps" in the title to this video but couldn't find anything without it. If we're talking about different views, respect and courtesy are two way streets.
The Barrister at Maggies: Academia is becoming a dangerous profession these days. Toe the party line or else. It's not an environment for free-thinkers. Seems like Mao's Cultural Revolution. Academics feel intimidated, and they need their jobs. Seems like Mao's Cultural Revolution. Academics feel intimidated, and they need their jobs so they behave like fearful mice.
Also see Mark Steyn (Macleans), Charlie Hebdo, FIRE...