Sigh. FReepers. I just had to defend some old left/liberal friends, going back a quarter-century and more, against a statement I consider wrong. (But re-phrased, I might find *some* credibility with it.)
Friends are friends. We can defend them without agreeing with their philosophy. Let them know: I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
I could Google that and tell you who said it first, but...
Just remember that loyalty counts.