Freedom of speech is under threat from virtue policing from "summary" of Dictatorship of Virtue by Richard Bernstein
Richard Bernstein argues that modern society is facing a dangerous trend where freedom of speech is being stifled by what he calls "virtue policing." This phenomenon is characterized by a growing intolerance for views that do not conform to a certain set of politically correct beliefs and values. Those who dare to express dissenting opinions or challenge prevailing orthodoxies are quickly labeled as insensitive, ignorant, or even bigoted. Virtue policing operates on the premise that certain ideas and expressions are inherently harmful and must be suppressed in the name of social justice and moral correctness. This, in turn, creates a chilling effect on public discourse, as individuals become afraid to speak their minds for fear of facing ostracism or retribution. As a result, genuine dialogue and debate are stifled, and the marketplace of ideas is diminished. Bernstei...
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