Why are free societies sinking into an anarchic pit of social media hate? 17 Jan, 2021 08:18 PM 6 minutes to read Pete Evans shares an update on social media. He claims he had 'no idea' he was sharing Nazi symbolism. Video / Pete Evans Pete Evans shares an update on social media. He claims he had 'no idea' he was sharing Nazi symbolism. Video / Pete Evans Daily Telegraph UK OPINION: Is it right to deny people who incite violence a public platform? You bet it is. All free societies do this to a greater or lesser extent. Open democracies which guarantee freedom of expression have always drawn lines. You cannot attend a civic meeting, or even stand on a street corner, and shout death threats without being arrested. The obvious charge would be of threatening behaviour or causing an affray.