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#430 Should There Be Limits on Free Speech?
In this episode, Niall asks: Should there be limits on free speech?
The EU is pressuring the Irish Government to bring in stricter hate speech laws that would make it illegal to say or share certain things that are seen as inciting hatred or violence. Some say this is badly needed to protect vulnerable groups. Others believe it is a dangerous step towards censorship and losing the right to speak freely.
Some callers supported tighter rules, saying free speech should not mean giving people a free pass to spread hate, threats, or messages that fuel real-world violence. They argued that with so…
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