My original intent here was to point out an increasingly-common stance that many people -- particularly gen Z -- seem to take, which is essentially, "why should

My original intent here was to point out an increasingly-common stance that many people -- particularly gen Z -- seem to take, which is essentially, "why should I expose myself to things I don't like?" The problem is that it creates monocultures, and it helps the ignorant remain in a state of ignorance. We should always be striving to empower people, and we should aspire to building up their minds so that they can encounter expression they don't like without feeling the need to suppress or otherwise entertain it. We need to be showing the ugly realities of war, and we need to be shining light on the ugliest and most brutal expressions of our political enemies. To say nothing of the fact that guilt-by-association is one of the cruelest punishments that can be inflicted on innocent bystanders, and the fact that allowing individual tools for censhorship suppresses the open exchange of ideas that make us all richer. I am in favor of individuals suffering through unpleasant experiences because it enhances society overall, and it in line with the true spirit of free speech. "I may not like what you have to say, but I will fight for your right to say it"