The article examines America’s moral contradictions, highlighting actions like child separations at the border, torture in CIA black sites, and extensive surveillance of citizens. It reflects on how the U.S. fails to uphold the ethical standards it established at Nuremberg, emphasizing that true exceptionalism requires accountability for past and present injustices.
The article discusses the evolution of free speech protections in the United States, emphasizing that the First Amendment initially limited Congress but not states. It highlights the historical context of the Sedition Act of 1798, which punished dissent against the government, and outlines ongoing debates about speech restrictions today, particularly in New Hampshire.
