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#889 Nadine Strossen - Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know

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Content Neutrality in Free Speech

This chapter discusses the bedrock principle of content neutrality or viewpoint neutrality in free speech, explaining that the government must remain neutral with regards to the content or viewpoint of speech. It explores the legal distinction between a true threat and the everyday sense of the word threat, providing examples of instances where odious words were used but still protected by the legal principle. The chapter highlights the importance of supporting freedom of speech, even for views that are disliked, and emphasizes the need for a balance between punishing harmful speech and avoiding censorship.

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