The prompt for the essay is: With specific reference to current public debates surrounding hate speech and freedom of speech, discuss the strengths or weakness of Mills own position in chapter 2 of On Liberty. What are the dangers of silencing false, dangerous, or morally repugnant positions? Be sure to include in your discussion an explanation and assessment of Mills harm principle and the role of rights in assessing limits to speech.

The essay is supposed to be between 1700-2000 words. Using the source J.S. Mill On Liberty. Specifically pgs. 1-5, 9-22, 33-36, 44-52.