Communication Quote by Jemele Hill
“I once wrote about Don Imus that 'speech is free, but consequences are not.' I never want to be the exception to that rule, and I'm not sure any of us want to live in a world where hurtful things are hurled around without cost.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2021
Free speech is not unrestricted; consequences must follow harmful speech, and we should not be exempt from that principle.
In simple terms: Speech has limits when it harms others.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility for words spoken.
Themes
speech
responsibility
consequences
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
opinion
reflective
When to use this quote
- online platforms
- public discourse
- media regulation
Key Concepts
free speech ethics
social accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- When should speech be limited?
- Who decides what is harmful?
A Different Perspective
Balancing free expression with harm prevention is complex.
