The view that the right of free speech must be preserved above all else and that any perceived harms, offense, or emotional distress caused by protected speech are irrelevant is called
A) constitutionalism.
B) free speech absolutism.
C) racism.
D) liberalism.

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Free speech absolutism prioritizes the protection of free speech over any potential harms or offense caused by that speech. This view is often used to defend hate speech or controversial statements, and is distinct from other views that may prioritize other values such as equality or social harmony.

The View That the Right of Free Speech Must Be