I agree with all three propositions , but I still disagree with your conclusions . Real social and cultural progress can only be achieved in an environment where ideas flow freely . No matter how hateful they are , or to be more clear , no matter how much I disagree with them . Villains normally don ' t think ill of themselves . In an environment where all kinds of speech are allowed to be expressed , the only proper way to fight hate speech is with speech itself . If a lunatic starts to promote nazism , for example , counter his ideas , show the flaws of his rationale , ridicule him for being a lunatic . But don ' t silence him , because others will think you are just unable to deal with his arguments . Also , you should consider that in your authoritarian utopia , your ideas would most likely be the first ones to be silenced . Reading your post history , considering you ' re not a troll , you seem to be a very . unique . person . In authoritarian regimes , not only thought is policed , but behaviour as well . Homogeneity is the only way to ensure that the masses don ' t stray from the right path , and your way of life would most likely be considered dangerous . Be careful with what you wish for .