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The 2nd is not just nationalism. It's also racist. In right-wing Israeli politics, there is obviously a lot of overlap between nationalism and racism.

Nevertheless, I would oppose the idea of de-platforming Ben Shapiro. I don't trust the people making the decisions, and I don't want them to become the arbiters of what is and is not acceptable speech in our society. Sure, today they may de-platform someone I dislike, such as Ben Shapiro, but tomorrow, they may de-platform someone I like.



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