The remedy for the abuse of free speech is more speech.
Mike Godwin
The remedy for the abuse of ...
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Exploring and understanding the Net is an ongoing process. Cyberspace never sits still; it evolves as fast as society itself. Only if we fight to preserve our freedom of speech on the Net will we ensure our ability to keep up with both the Net and society.
Mike Godwin
The First Amendment was designed to protect offensive speech, because nobody ever tries to ban the other kind.
Mike Godwin
Fertilizer played a greater role in this case than computers.
Mike Godwin
In short, individual freedom of speech leads to a stronger society. But knowing that principle is not enough. You have to know how to put it to use on the Net.
Mike Godwin
Striking a balance in favor of individual rights has always been the right decision for us and that it remains so even when technology gives us new ways to exercise those rights. Individual liberty has never weakened us; freedom of speech, enhanced by the Net, will only make us stronger.
Mike Godwin
