I see a lot of people here saying, "protecting free speech is important, but ... " citing a long list of exceptions for really ugly things. You don't get it.

I see a lot of people here saying, "protecting free speech is important, but ... " citing a long list of exceptions for really ugly things. You don't get it. Free speech isn't about protecting viewpoints that you like or find acceptable. It's about protecting ALL speech, especially including the one that you don't like. Yes. Even incitement of violence, genocide, etc. In a society where all speech is permitted, extremist viewpoints will be naturally marginalized and lose power.