In the fierce debate over identity politics, the self-proclaimed right to identify one's own pronouns and to require others to use them or fall afoul of the law has now reached the point that this issue of compelled speech must be addressed.  In this article, we will examine the principle that government cannot compel speech, which is rooted in the fundamental values of individual freedom and the protection of First Amendment rights. Using gender pronouns, particularly in the context of compelled speech, serves as a pertinent example of why the freedom of expression in language choice should remain a free and unhindered individual choice

it is crucial that we scrutinize the dangers of the government's response, drawing parallels with the ill-famed Patriot Act and its erosion of privacy and freedom.  The terrorists actions on 9/11 and the American government's response resulted in the disastrous Patriot Act that grossly violated the rights of Americans and multi-decade wars that cost the lives of thousands.

This article contends that while maintaining public safety is vital, the United States must not compromise its foundational principles of freedom and privacy by further curtailing civil liberties in response to violent protests or possible terrorist actions linked to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian war. The perilous path of sacrificing essential freedoms for transient security must be avoided.