Florida Police Question Resident Over Criticizing Mayor's Israel Support

Is free speech dying in America, or does combating hate speech actually protect democratic society?
Florida Police Question Resident Over Criticizing Mayor's Israel Support
Above: Miami Beach, Fla., Mayor Steven Meiner speaks at the Art Basel Awards Night in Miami Beach on Dec. 4, 2025. Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

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Establishment-critical narrative

Sending police to a citizen's home for criticizing a mayor on Facebook represents a direct assault on free speech. When government officials flag lawful online criticism and dispatch officers to discourage future posts, constitutional protections have been abandoned. This chilling government intimidation, particularly over opinions regarding foreign policy, marks the end of Americans' freedom to speak.

Pro-establishment narrative

Antisemitic violence has surged dramatically, with hate crimes rising by more than a third in Florida as hate crimes turn violent across the world. Unchecked hatred starts with words and stereotypes that escalate to physical violence when left unchallenged. Combating antisemitism, through the use of calm, lawful and professional police checks, protects democratic society itself.


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