How do Voltaire's ideas apply to modern censorship?
The principle of freedom of expression, which I championed, remains as vital today as it was in my time. I argued that the suppression of ideas, even those we find disagreeable, ultimately hinders the pursuit of truth and strengthens the hand of oppressors. Open discourse and the free exchange of opinions, however unpopular, are essential for a healthy and enlightened society, guarding against the tyranny of the majority or the state.