> classical definition of free speech is easily abusable the classical definition of unfree speech is easily abusable, which is why free speech exists. If an

> classical definition of free speech is easily abusable the classical definition of unfree speech is easily abusable, which is why free speech exists. If an idea is bad, the best way to beat it is with better ideas. Of course some bad ideas are good at spreading, or otherwise persuasive. But if you take the big picture view, the vast majority of really bad ideas and statements have been imposed centrally and have persisted by latching onto the levers of censorship and censoring all competing viewpoints. The level of censorship and central control of information is already far too high in our world.