This is a very concise exchange and example of why the First Amendment protects ALL speech as I suspect many are still struggling to fully comprehend this.

Tim Waltz on MSNBC - “I think we need to push back on this. There’s no guarantee to free speech on misinformation or hate speech.”

Kennedy replied on X :

“Yes there is, Tim. It is called the U.S. Constitution. That is exactly what prevents the government from stifling dissent by labeling something “hate speech” or “misinformation.”

Yes, I understand, some forms of speech are repugnant, such as expressions of racial bigotry. Problem is, the category of hate speech expands to include everything the censors “hate.” As for misinformation, who decides what is true and what is false? The government? In authoritarian countries, yes, the government. That is why freedom of speech lies at the very heart of democracy.”

Beautifully put. 🙏