Michael Schellenberger

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Score -95
3/20/2025, 4:52:38 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@SecRubio In “many subsequent cases, the Court has not only endorsed Holmes’ great Abrams dissent, but expressly held, as in a 1945 case called Bridges v. Wixon, that “[f]reedom of speech and of the press is accorded aliens residing in this country.”
Michael Shellenberger
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@SecRubio Our great nation makes errors but on the whole errs on the side of free speech. Even for alien immigrants. That’s how committed the US is to free speech. Anyone seeking to make America great again should understand that.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@SecRubio “What is often forgotten about Abrams is that the defendants in that case were aliens. They were Russian immigrants—not citizens. And in many subsequent cases, the Court has not only endorsed Holmes’ great Abrams dissent, but expressly held, as in a 1945 case called Bridges v.…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@SecRubio TFW you watch your country undermine its promise of being a beacon of freedom in the world.
Michael Shellenberger
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Tomorrow, I fly to São Paulo to join other lovers of free speech to protest censorship, including the X ban. There's a chance I'll be arrested. It's worth the risk. The greatest threat to our freedom doesn't come from totalitarians. It comes from our fear of them.
Michael Shellenberger
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@SecRubio To be a fly on the wall when @SecRubio @SecRubio is demanding that Brazil and Europe stop censoring American citizens! 🍿🥤
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“We must stop censorship and suppression of information.” @SecRubio 💯🎯

I miss that guy

The statement and conversation engage in public discourse by discussing principles of equality and free speech, referencing historical and legal contexts. The mention of 'all men are created equal' from the Declaration of Independence ties into the broader discussion about freedom of speech, including for immigrants, as highlighted in the Abrams case. The conversation critiques censorship and emphasizes the importance of upholding free speech as a fundamental American value.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement promotes the principle of equality, aligning with the idea of doing no harm by advocating for equal rights. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the importance of free speech for all, including immigrants. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by emphasizing foundational democratic principles. [+2]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech principles by engaging in a dialogue about its importance and application. [+2]