Quote by Anthony Kennedy

The remedy for speech that is false is speech that is true. This is the ordinary course in a free society. The response to the unreasoned is the rational; to the uninformed, the enlightened; to the straight-out lie, the simple truth.

The remedy for speech that is false is speech that is true.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the best way to address false speech in a free society is through the power of truth. In such a society, instead of using force or censorship, the response to false claims should be reasoned and rational arguments, enlightening those who lack information, and countering lies with plain and simple truths. It implies that in the realm of ideas, open discourse and the presentation of accurate information will ultimately triumph over falsehoods.

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