Oh absolutely, but at what point in this article or any other have I indicated that I believe my opinions should be promoted? Promoted, no, but sanctioned, respected and open for debate, yes.

We are entering a deeply dangerous and troubling time for freedom of speech and thought. Once silenced, shut out, shut up and censored, there will be no turning back.

Then it really will be illegal to criticize the elite or the government. This article is a warning for the path that we are currently on and where it can, and most likely, will lead.

We need to make room on the shelf for topics the establishment find uncomfortable, whether it suits the marketplace or not. It's literally our duty as informed, active citizens, invested a future of guaranteed rights and liberties.