Breakpoint Dangerous Liberty and the Safey in Silence
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Jan 2, 2026 Explore the global challenges to free speech in this insightful discussion. Discover the courageous story of Jimmy Lai, whose conviction reveals the oppressive tactics of Beijing. Learn how rising speech suppression on U.S. campuses is affecting discourse and freedom. Hear about the alarming pressure from governments on schools to silence uncomfortable views. The hosts emphasize the need to cultivate courage in the next generation to stand up for truth while warning against the dangers of censorship, no matter the intent.
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Jimmy Lai's Courageous Stand
- Jimmy Lai stayed in Hong Kong and spoke out against Communist crackdowns despite the personal cost.
- His conviction shows a powerful example of costly courage in the face of authoritarian pressure.
Campus Speech Is Increasingly Chilled
- FIRE reported a record number of campus attempts to silence speech in 2025, signaling growing restrictions.
- Government and administrative pressures can chill speech across entire campuses and a generation.
Train Kids For Courageous Citizenship
- Teach children to value courageous truth-telling over passive safety in public life.
- Prepare them through education and formation so they can defend liberty when it matters.