What do you think Freedom of Speech actually means?

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Ducky · 31-35, F

Freedom to express whatever ideas or opinions are on one's mind without being censored or otherwise reprimanded just for doing so (with exception of calling for violence or causing unrest). It's one of the most important, if not [i]the[/i] most important civil liberties one can have.

LordShadowfire · M

@Ducky How very interesting that you would say so.

sladejr · 56-60, M

@Ducky

Of course you can be reprimanded. It doesn't shield you from consequences of your speech

Ducky · 31-35, F

@sladejr I meant in the sense of legal sanction.

sladejr · 56-60, M

@Ducky that is a reprimand. Inciting a riot, slander, libel, etc

Ducky · 31-35, F

@sladejr Which I mentioned in my comment. But based on your other replies, it looks like you're just looking to argue. Not interested.

sladejr · 56-60, M

@Ducky No. I have a very good understanding of this doctrine. People make more out of it than it is - but it's unyielding as far as the restrictions on government.