CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia will host a discussion and debate of free speech in America called "Freedom for the Speech We Hate" on Wednesday.
The event features two prominent civil rights attorneys, John Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute, and Nadine Strossen, former head of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
"Speech in this country is becoming very limited. People are getting shot down at events, you're told you can't say certain words and all that," said Whitehead. "So what we're saying is that how you keep speech alive int his country, and people's individuality and their thinking, is by debate."
The event will be moderated by Dean Allan C. Stam of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. It takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rotunda.
The event is free, but RSVP is required. See the link in the Related Links box for more.