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Sad to see, but not surprising.
The American Left wants to be judge & jury regarding which opinions are "legitimate" and "acceptable". Imagine the narcissism it takes to create and enforce such arbitrary distinctions.
I think the OP is correct, they think that true freedom of expression is a threat and must be destroyed, or at least significantly controlled by a centralized authority.
So ironic, given the American Left once believed in individualism, freedom of expression and fighting authority. How far they have fallen.
The decay continues.
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