Blocking Trump supporters doesn't stifle discourse – it helps set boundaries

Why shouldn’t a Muslim American block a Facebook friend for bringing Islamophobia into their personal space?I once read that a Facebook account is like a living room. My front door is unlocked, and anyone can come sit for a spell, have a conversation or just listen to the dialogue already going on. If, however, someone comes in and starts hurling epithets or insulting my other guests, I can ask them to leave. Immediately. I thought of this metaphor upon reading Caitlin Dewey’s recent