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Quote by Ann Althouse

“Why does the left hate free speech? Because they don't know how to talk about the substantive merits when they are challenged. Having submerged themselves in disciplining each other by denouncing any heretics in their midst, they find themselves overwhelmed and outnumbered in America, where there is vibrant debate about all sorts of things they don't know how to begin to talk about. They resort to stomping their feet and shouting "shut up"... when they aren't prissily imploring everyone to be "civil."”

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Ann Althouse

Ann Althouse is an American law professor known for her teaching and research in constitutional law, legal theory, and the intersection of law and literature. Born on January 12, 1951, she graduated from Harvard University and earned her Juris Doctor degree from Yale University. Teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor Althouse has had a significant impact on legal education and practice through her writings and blog posts, which often spark discussions about legal and social issues. more

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