“Shoot The Messenger”: What We Can Say Publicly About Coronavirus & What

We Can’t, Per Google, YouTube… Free speech is one of the pinnacles of a free society. But it’s often the first thing to go when a free society is in decline. Certain forms of unsavory speech are deemed as “hate” speech, and speech that doesn’t conform to the status quo is regarded as potentially terroristic speech. It’s a very slippery slope, but it’s how fascism creeps in and topples a nation. The United States is blessed to still maintain some level of free speech, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. But certain elements of this precious liberty are being eroded, as is the freedom to bring up certain topics without serious backlash or ridicule. Fortunately, in America, you won’t necessarily go to jail for talking about almost anything that doesn’t involve committing a serious crime. But with … Continue reading “Shoot The Messenger”: What We Can Say Publicly About Coronavirus & What