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In Prince Harry interview, Obama takes a stand for free speech

By Tom Rogan
Published December 27, 2017 6:07pm ET
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In Prince Harry interview, Obama takes a stand for free speech
In this undated BBC handout photo made available on Wednesday, former President Barack Obama, left, is interviewed by Britain's Prince Harry for the BBC Radio 4 Today program that he guest edited. When the prince asked Obama about his views on internet speech, Obama said, "I don't want to live in a world in which the state is making decisions as to who says what."(BBC Radio 4 Today/PA via AP) | BBC Radio 4 Today

Interviewed by Prince Harry in September, former President Barack Obama took a praiseworthy stand for free speech.

In the interview released by the BBC on Wednesday, Harry asked Obama whether it is better for government to “educate or regulate” when it comes to internet speech. Obama had a good response.

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