The speaker discusses the importance of protecting free speech, highlighting the differences in libel laws between England and the United States. They express concern about the limitations on free speech in other countries, such as France where denying the Holocaust can lead to imprisonment. The speaker emphasizes the need to protect free speech, even when it involves controversial or offensive speech. They stress that free speech is only meaningful when it allows for the expression of unpopular or disliked opinions.
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