Freedom of speech in facing challenges on multiple fronts. The parliament is being disrupted and forced to adjourn, which violates the freedom of speech of members who want a debate on burning issues like FDI in retail. Attempts to reign in social networking sites are being made, though with reasonable demands but not implementable. Harvard University is under criticism for targeting Subramanian Swamy for his opinions he unflinchingly expressed. Why is society becoming so intolerant of deviant views? Free expression of ones ideas will only lead to intellectual debates which can help in reducing biases. Issues should be allowed to be discussed, no matter how sensitive they are, so long as it is put in acceptable words and standards. Hushing up issues will only lead to misinformation, propaganda and ill-will among people. Its difficult not to quote Voltaire who said (I do not agree..). This attitude should be cultivated in every civilized society.
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