As conservatives who believe in free speech and accountable government, we must be willing to allow everyone to state his opinion on public policy and the behavior of agents of the state. It is a common theme that unless you have personally done something, you are not qualified to speak on matters related to that thing. This is especially common among conservatives in relation to police or the military:
The "personal stake" fallacy
The "personal stake" fallacy
The "personal stake" fallacy
As conservatives who believe in free speech and accountable government, we must be willing to allow everyone to state his opinion on public policy and the behavior of agents of the state. It is a common theme that unless you have personally done something, you are not qualified to speak on matters related to that thing. This is especially common among conservatives in relation to police or the military: