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Holl and others argue that attempts to censure or remove unpopular media figures threaten the very foundations of American democracy. The narrative here is that cancel culture is performing a form of societal censorship that could set dangerous precedents.
John Stewart Joins the Fray
Adding fuel to the fire, former comedian and media personality John Stewart chimed in, claiming that leftist actions like canceling Colbear threaten to 'destroy everything.' Stewart's comments, sharply critical of perceived leftist overreach, have been met with disapproval from critics who view him as uncharacteristically hyperbolic. Stewart's participation exposes the deep partisan divide over what constitutes free speech and the limits of cancel culture.