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“If you believe free speech is for you but not your political opponents, you’re illiberal.

If no contrary evidence could change your beliefs, you’re a fundamentalist.

If you believe the state should punish those with contrary views, you’re a totalitarian.

If you believe political opponents should be punished with violence or death, you’re a terrorist.”

— J. K. Rowling (pen name of Joanna Kathleen Rowling) (1965 – )
British author & philanthropist, best known for Harry Potter series
Posted in her X account on September 11, 2025, following the assassination of Charlie Kirk