The Big Issue in 2024
Briefly

The looming threat over freedom of speech in America is alarming, with increasing calls to criminalize dissent against dominant cultural ideologies, as seen in statements from prominent politicians.
Under the guise of 'wokeness' and 'political correctness', cultural Marxism has permeated elite circles, stifling dissent and criminalizing any challenges to its narrative, reminiscent of oppressive regimes.
Herbert Marcuse's doctrine of 'liberating tolerance' demands acceptance of leftist views while suppressing right-leaning perspectives, exemplified by the hostile environment for conservatives on university campuses.
The case of political prisoners in England underlines the extreme consequences of a state ideology—illustrating the potential trajectory for America if freedom of expression continues to erode.
Read at The American Conservative
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