An open letter denouncing social restrictions on free speech and public debate, signed by more than 150 writers, academics, public intellectuals and other specialists, is sparking ample debate, although not all of it the sort its authors likely hoped for.
“The restriction of debate,” the letter says, “invariably hurts those who lack power and makes everyone less capable of democratic participation.”
Many derided the idea of elite thinkers and writers punching down on the masses who speak through mass protest because, individually, they have no voice.
No comments:
Post a Comment