[joiguru]

It is important to acknowledge that this is a conflict between two ethical ideologies: Deontology/Kantian ethics vs Utilitarian ethics. The Deontological argument is that free speech is good, and any effort to curtail it would lead to a domino effect which will be disastrous. The Utilitarian argument is that this curtailing of free speech is acceptable as the alternative is causing more harm than good. Both ideologies have their limitations and criticisms, and there doesn't seem to be any clear winner.

[varvar]

The philosophy that those who hold the power have will be the one winning, since they have the actual means to impose it, regardless of arguments.

In this case it is Utilitarian ethics.