> I don't think appeals to the principle of freedom of speech are meaningful against acts of censorship because it is a tactical response in a perceived crisis

> I don't think appeals to the principle of freedom of speech are meaningful against acts of censorship because it is a tactical response in a perceived crisis and not something that happens under ideal conditions where they can afford to be held to principles. This bizarre idea that principles are only relevant under "ideal conditions" is part of the problem. We can't afford not to hold governments to principles, especially under non-ideal conditions.