Rob Breakenridge Interviews Ezra Levant - Part 1

Canada is at a pivotal point in its history. Canadians must decide whether Free Speech is truly a right -or- just something they like to talk about but, when push comes to shove, don't really support. Failure to speak out is exactly the same as saying, "I don't care that much about my Free Speech rights. Feel free to take them away." In this interview with CHQR's Rob Breakenridge, Alberta lawyer Ezra Levant discusses some troubling recent events that are most clearly taking us down a very slippery slope. On a personal note, I'm absolutely convinced that this issue has little to do with Muslims vs. non-Muslims, Gays vs. Bigots, or Whites vs. Minorities. Rather, it has everything to do with how we're going to collectively get along and deal with each other in the future. It's very easy to say "I believe in free speech" and "I'm open minded". These are catchy phrases that everyone spouts off all the time. But the test of your convictions is when you encounter people who you vehemently disagree with and maybe even deeply offend you. When this happens, you have three choices: 1. Try to get in a reasoned debate with them. 2. Ignore them. 3. Shut them up through the force of the government. I fully realize that the last option is most tempting, especially when it comes to those people whose views seem absolutely repugnant to you. Fully understandable! And this inclination has a lot to do with what we've been taught since we were young, namely don't fight back through violence ...



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