Chemerinsky and Gillman believe that censorship of words leads inevitably to
A) censorship of ideas.
B) fewer instances of hate crimes.
C) less tolerance.
D) a more inclusive campus environment.

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Chemerinsky and Gillman argue that censorship of words inevitably leads to censorship of ideas because once a society accepts the principle of censoring certain words, it opens the door to the possibility of censoring ideas that are deemed offensive or controversial. This can have a chilling effect on free speech and limit the ability to engage in open and robust debate.

Chemerinsky and Gillman Believe That Censorship of Words Leads Inevitably