Write an essay on the following topic: "Convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship." We encourage you to draw from our comic, other resources on FIRE’s website, current events, and your personal experiences. While there is no required format for your submission, many entrants use MLA guidelines. Successful entries will show an understanding of the importance of free speech and the pitfalls of censorship. You may use in-text citations, and do not need to include a References or Works Cited page.