Freedom through restriction is the new mantra for many on the right who want limits places on many aspects of American life. The freedom of speech with little government interference used to be a hallmark of the classical liberalism and the ability to function in society. The gay and trans panic of the last few years has drastically altered that landscape with new restrictive laws enacted with the pretext of protecting children. On another note -in the age of the internet why are we banning hard cover books? How are the book bans effective in achieving the misguided goals of these free speech enemies?