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Should free speech protections extend to hate speech, or should society place limits on speech that many consider harmful?
Welcome to Match 14 of the Word War Debate Contender Qualifier Bracket, where rising debaters are competing on their Road to Nashville for the opportunity to earn a place on the live stage at Word War Debate II.
In this matchup, Chase McPherson and @OctaviusThunder debate the resolution:
“Free speech should protect hate speech.”
From constitutional rights and the First Amendment to censorship, public discourse, individual liberty, and the limits of expression, both competitors present their strongest arguments in a fast-paced, evidence-driven debate where ideas—not personalities—take center stage.
This debate is moderated by Kyla Turner @notsoErudite Word War Debate Analyst, bringing her insight and energy to another compelling matchup in the Contender Series.
Every match in the Contender Series is judged on the strength of the arguments, evidence, persuasion, and presentation. Only the winners advance, bringing them one step closer to earning a spot on the Word War Debate II live stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
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