Margaret Sullivan: To fight hate speech, don't muzzle it

Their message may be vile. But in America, they get to say it. And letting them do so might be the smartest way to fight back.

White nationalist demonstrators clash with counter demonstrators at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and police dressed in riot gear ordered people to disperse after chaotic violent clashes between white nationalists and counter protestors. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Margaret Sullivan: To fight hate speech, don't muzzle it

Their message may be vile. But in America, they get to say it. And letting them do so might be the smartest way to fight back.

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