Everyone should have the right to say or believe what they want, and to be able to articulate those beliefs.

And I should have the right to reject those beliefs, to rebut them and refute them, even ridicule those beliefs if I want to. And I cannot and will not be forced or compelled to go along with anyone’s beliefs. Religious, political, ideological, etc.

That’s free speech. Both sides have a right to speak their minds and to be protected in doing so.

You have the right to self-identify as a carrot. And I have the right to say no, you’re not a carrot. I won’t be calling you a carrot. Have a good day.

It’s not complicated.