Bret Stephens Quotes

It is also the function of free speech to allow people to say foolish things so that, through a process of questioning, challenge and revision, they may in time come to say smarter things.

freedom of speech

As in economics, so to in G.O.P. politics; Gresham's law applies.  Bad money drives out good.  Bad Republicans drive out good ones.  When nastiness sells, the worst rise.

politics