The article discusses contrasting perspectives on President Trump and recent UK legislation regarding free speech. Rob Wasinger highlights how those opposed to Trump label him an authoritarian, arguing he represents a challenge to the established political order. In the UK, Josie Appleton criticizes restrictions placed on pro-life activists, claiming these laws threaten freedom of expression. Both discussions reflect broader tensions around democracy, free speech, and government overreach in contemporary politics.
Unused to having their authority challenged, ‘deep staters’ are attacking ‘the most populist president of our lifetimes’ as an authoritarian who threatens democratic norms, argues Rob Wasinger.
Groups specifically engaged in the anti-democratic project of denying voters a choice at the polls are now citing Trump's pushback as ‘the real threat to democracy.’
Freedom cannot be protected with tyranny. Once the state is given the power to police our thoughts, that knife will fall on us all – whatever our views on abortion.
The test should be whether the activists harm other people or impede them from going about their lawful activities.
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