Censorship is fundamentally incompatible with democracy, as it leads to increased totalitarianism and distrust in the populace. Political parties, particularly the Democratic Party, have veered away from democratic principles by eliminating primaries and selecting leaders without allowing for public input, showing a lack of faith in the electorate. Historical evidence consistently shows that those who censor speech cannot be regarded as the defenders of freedom. The First Amendment was explicitly designed to protect all forms of speech, including unpopular or critical speech, which is essential for a functioning democracy. Defining misinformation as any critical speech against those in power further illustrates the manipulation of censorship to suppress dissenting voices and maintain control over public discourse.