We must err on the side of tolerating the expression of any ideas and should not kick people out for merely saying despicable things; but the moment they move beyond talk—planning an attack, physically obstructing campus life, keeping Jews out of buildings, or bullying and assaulting people—that conduct is illegal and should result in prosecution and expulsion.

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Sam Harris

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the moment they do more than merely talk about them, the moment they're planning to do something... All of that's illegal

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Sam Harris on How Populism and Inequality Threaten Open Societies (Making Sense #423)Sam Harris
Created: 6/18/2026, 2:31:59 PM

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