On the recordApril 8, 2019
Free societies don't punish words and thoughts. They punish deeds, and the reason for that is because words and thoughts can be countered by words and thoughts. That is why we have a First Amendment.
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congress.govTom McClintock: “Free societies don't punish words and thoughts. They punish deeds, and the reason for that is because words and thoughts…”
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McClintock argues that free speech should not be suppressed, even if it's offensive.
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