When politicians seek to restrict political speech, it is invariably to protect their own incumbency and avoid having to defend their policies in the marketplace of ideas.

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The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.

In our time political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible.

— George Orwell

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Voters, whatever their political views, should rise up against politicians who want to dilute the Bill of Rights to perpetuate their tenure in office.

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We're not going against Islam whatsoever. This is about free speech and the free marketplace of ideas.

You can't trust politicians. It doesn't matter who makes a political speech. It's all lies - and it applies to any rock star who wants to make a political speech as well.