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An FSU survey revealed about one in five young adults think physical violence can be justified to stop harmful speech.

In Florida, 67% of residents surveyed agreed that some forms of speech could be as damaging as physical violence.

Despite this, about eight in ten Florida residents disagree that violence is ever justified to prevent harmful speech.

At a time of heightened concerns for the future of free speech , Florida State University researchers warn of a “troubling erosion of free speech,” finding that many young adults perceive harmful speech to be as damaging as physical violence.

FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics conducted a survey in September – just a week after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university event.

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