Sarah McLaughlin on how free speech is central to free societies

April 20, 2026

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Remarks on free speech and government limits

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Presenter argues that free speech has power to move societies for good but acknowledges it can cause harm; urged caution about giving government authority to define or restrict "hurtful" or "offensive" speech because that power is often used to target critics rather than protect minorities.

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A single speaker delivered uninterrupted remarks defending broad protections for free speech, acknowledging speech can harm people but warning that giving government power to define and restrict "offensive" speech risks being used to target critics.

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