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Debate is not always open and fair, see the anti vaxxers, lots of emotional manipulation going on there. The fallacy of the middle ground means people with "opposing" opinions that are just pure bull get invited, which would be fair if people listen to them and go "wow, such bull" but many know a trick or two.
People can't always spot the debate tricks (because that needs serious training) so a whole new debating style / media way of dissemination information and opinions may be needed.
"walks past UK newspaper headlines" Em we have a bit to go :D
JWestland
So who gets to decide what is and isn't allowed?
It is a really thorny issue but bad ideas (say anti-vaxx) should be brought to light and debated to show how bad they are.
The problem right now (and why I want Trump gone) is that the public has completely lost trust in institutions and current scientific thinking. Trump has eroded this from the beginning of his presidency but the Brexit campaign did the same here.