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Counterpoint

📣“Free Speech” Edition

Sep 12, 2025
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In a democracy, violence is never an acceptable form of political protest. It does not liberate; it corrodes. It silences debate, narrows dialogue, and replaces persuasion with intimidation.

The First Amendment exists precisely because speech is the only legitimate tool of dissent. Words can persuade, inspire, criticize, and even offend—but they cannot k…

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