Jonathan Turley: Antifa’s ‘Built on this Intolerance for Free Speech’

‘That they believe that some people are unworthy of free speech because of their views’

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TURLEY: "What concerns me most about Antifa is that they are built on this intolerance for free speech. They recognize that they don’t believe that people have a right to speak freely, that they believe that some people are unworthy of free speech because of their views. Certainly, professor Brady has commented that in his book with some apparent support with the notion that not all speech is equal. That challenge is a basic of our country. Once you start to create this generation of speech intolerant kids, the question is where are we heading. Who will decide what views are unworthy and what are not. I think the problem I have with Nancy Pelosi’s statement is this effort to try to draw distinctions is not necessary and it’s a bit dangerous. We are denouncing extremist groups, trying to keep others from speaking through intimidation or violence. That should be the measure. I don’t see the distinction."

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