Recent developments from Britain illustrate a disturbing overreach that could easily permeate American borders if we remain complacent.
For years, the notion of “thought police” existed as a terrifying concept confined to dystopian literature, but it has now become a reality in the United Kingdom, where authorities are arresting individuals for their online opinions.
Alarmingly, Britain now leads the world in the dominance of censorship, with around 12,000 arrests annually for “offensive” online remarks. This statistic surpasses even Russia and puts the current trajectory of free speech in America at risk.
Take the troubling case of Graham Linehan, an Irish comedian detained for critical posts on transgender ideology made while in the United States. Such action highlights the potential for foreign nations to extend their illiberal policies beyond their own borders, effectively targeting Americans simply for expressing their views online.
Author's summary: Threats to American freedom from foreign thought policing.