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Why people shouldn’t feel the need to censor themselves Roger Scruton argues that self-censorship can be as much a threat to free speech as its government equivalent.
Why we should defend the right to be offensive Free speech can make for uncomfortable listening, argues Roger Scruton, but it needs to be defended even when it gives offence.