This is for school, but I guess I'm also curious as to what you guys think
When I refer to "Freedom of speech," I mean the right for anyone to express their own opinion.
When I say "equality of speech," I mean marginalized groups and minorities have their voices heard just as much as the majority opinion. This could be done by disinviting/censoring certain speakers that could oppress minorities in favor of making the AMOUNT of discourse equal for all.
https://strawpoll.com/PKglePkOaZp
I'll just use the USA as an example because it's really well known for free speech.
If some homeless man is screaming to get rid of conscription during wartime (which is a big no no), then their speech would actually be protected. However, if some megacorporation starts spewing speech that could seriously cause damage to the nation's army, then it wouldn't be protected.
Speech that has tangible SUBSTANCE to it isn't protected, but some random hobo saying it is.
As for my position, I think that equality of ideas is a pretty dumb concept. I think dumb ideas shouldn't have a voice, and dangerous and controversial ideas are the ones that are the most important to protect.
Even if said dangerous idea is wrong, it bolsters the TRUTH of preconceived notions, and if it's correct, we take one step closer to the truth.
Censorship is bad for both parties IMO, I think intellectual discourse should always be prioritized because it will always yield some amount of truth.
Unfortunately, equality of ideas is the step that a lot of colleges are taking, I've seen certain lecturers being told not to come, which I think is extremely counterproductive to my pursuit of knowledge.
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