It was a little above board to argue that the Earth wasn’t the center of the universe at one time, and it was fervently argued, dissenters were dealt with harsh

It was a little above board to argue that the Earth wasn’t the center of the universe at one time, and it was fervently argued, dissenters were dealt with harshly. Not saying there is a logical equivalency here, but this type of thinking is exactly why free speech is important, not why it’s dangerous.