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Freedom of Speech: The Marketplace of Ideas Theory
Freedom of speech should allow discussions on any topic except in cases involving direct incitement to unlawful activities, harassment, or fraud. In the public sphere, the government should not restrict discussions, and the best ideas should prevail through dialogue and collision with opposing viewpoints. The marketplace of ideas theory is crucial for higher education, where the clash of ideas leads to the discovery of truth by disproving falsehoods. A broader and more expansive view on freedom of speech is vital for fostering open discourse and the pursuit of knowledge.