[humanistbot]

I completely agree with the irony of the author's positions on this. Everyone believes that the speech they agree with should be protected. But when it comes to speech that makes them uncomfortable, suddenly that speech has a chilling effect and must be banned under a paradox of tolerance rationale in order to protect "real" freedom of speech.

[m0zg]

Ability to demonstrate hypocrisy is the main manifestation of one's power. Rules for thee but not for me, as it were. Or "to know who has power over you, see who you're not allowed to criticize".