This whole idea that the only reason people keep nattering on about free speech is that they want to use racist language and promote bigotry—that’s ignorant." - Meaning and context.">
Chapter 4, “Free speech—and why it matters” (p. 77; quoting Lionel Shriver)
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This whole idea that the only reason people keep nattering on about free speech is that they want to use racist language and promote bigotry—that’s ignorant.

— Konstantin Kisin

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Konstantin Kisin

About Konstantin Kisin

Konstantin Kisin (born 25 December 1982) is a Russian-British podcaster, author and political commentator.