Preserving Freedom of Speech: The Case Against Compelled Pronouns

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