Friend,

Last week, 150 of our country’s most esteemed artists, writers and activists signed a letter in Harper’s Magazine noting their growing concern about free expression in America, writing:  
 

The restriction of debate, whether by a repressive government or an intolerant society, invariably hurts those who lack power and makes everyone less capable of democratic participation. The way to defeat bad ideas is by exposure, argument, and persuasion, not by trying to silence or wish them away. We refuse any false choice between justice and freedom, which cannot exist without each other.
 

You can read the full letter here if you’d like, (https://harpers.org/a-letter-on-justice-and-open-debate/) 

But we want to see how you feel. So here’s our question for you:

Are you concerned that your fellow Americans are becoming less supportive of free speech and free expression?

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.