Free speech absolutist
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The political term and concept that of total [freedom of speech] expanding across all types of information. Generally associated with ideas of allowing all information to be free. The main argument for this is on a basic moral right of freedom of speech outlined by the constitution. The argument against it generally centers around contentions of [child pornography] being associated with this ideal, as well as images of blood and gore, or other forms of information and media commonly branded as [socially unacceptable].
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A made up term by the Progressive/Social Justice press to try to shame people who believe all people deserve free speech, not just people you arbitrarily decide and justify censorship. Was mainly used after the [Charlottesville] riots, to justify [Antifas] repeated attempts to silence [peaceful protest] with the use of violence.
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