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Free Speech and Governance Challenges
This chapter examines the essential role of free speech in fostering democracy and innovation while raising concerns about current governance issues in the U.S. It critiques the shift of power toward the presidency post-9/11 and the implications of invasive security measures on personal freedoms. Additionally, it addresses the economic consequences of increased surveillance and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the balance between public safety and civil liberties.