[igetspam]

Upvoted and replying because it is something everyone should have to read:

> freedom of speech is not freedom from consequence of speech.

It's a fundamental failing of comprehension to not know that. Speech is free and so are repercussions. Say what you want but know that a response is possible and also just as free.

[waterhouse]

Surely, if one of the consequences of speech is being thrown in jail, that would violate freedom of speech. Therefore, freedom of speech means freedom from at least some consequences of speech. Then the question is, which consequences?