I believe in democracy, and I believe in the right to free speech. Everyone has the right to express opinions—even strong criticism—about governments, policies, and conflicts, including Israel.

But free speech does not mean free from responsibility. And lately, I’ve been noticing something that doesn’t sit right with me—especially in the context of the war involving Israel and Iran.

Across social media, podcasts, and interviews—whether it’s Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, or countless clips and YouTube channels—you see the same pattern: people being given a microphone to speak with authority on topics that are incredibly complex, without necessarily having the knowledge or background to do so.

One example really stood out to me. I watched an interview with a woman who kept saying, “As a Catholic, I don’t support Israel,” and framing her position as a religious argument.

But I found myself asking—who is speaking here?

She’s not a priest. She’s not a nun. She’s........

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