> Because democratic society requires us to agree on basic facts in order to function. “Agreement” is a voluntary act. If people don’t agree on fundamental fac

> Because democratic society requires us to agree on basic facts in order to function. “Agreement” is a voluntary act. If people don’t agree on fundamental facts, we need more dialog to reach agreement if possible, and mutual tolerance if not. “Agreement” cannot be an involuntarily enforced mandate. If people don’t agree, we cannot force them to agree by silencing dissenting voices. Even if such silencing worked in the short-term, it’s corrosive to society’s ability to discern truth.