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In the 'big tent' of free speech, can you be too open-minded? (theconversation.com)
3 points by night-rider on Jan 14, 2024 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment


"Holocaust Deniers" is often used to preclude education about the Holocaust: It wasn't just Jews, but that's not compatible with Today's Narrative. The open minded approach the rest of the article advocates implies "within our tent."

The walls of the Big Tent, once erected, shrink rapidly. People inside often fail to notice when they do.




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