Share this Story: Rex Murphy: We care nothing for free speech — Trudeau plan to regulate the internet is but a symptomRex Murphy: We care nothing for free speech — Trudeau plan to regulate the internet is but a symptom The state does not own the rights of its citizens. Try refreshing your browser, or Rex Murphy: We care nothing for free speech — Trudeau plan to regulate the internet is but a symptom Back to video As an ideal, free expression has been ever-present as a guiding star to the proper operations of any democracy. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. “Allowed” speech is the antithesis of free speech, and designated “spaces” wherein that allowed speech could be voiced, a surrender of intellectualism, and a woeful instance of the cowardice of elite institutions. The 20th century in particular supplied horrendous illustrations of what governments who suspend or absolutely deny the right to free speech, thought, or gathering.

Source: National Post April 29, 2021 17:03 UTC