Is free speech really free?

There are two types of freedom: freedom from something or freedom to do something. Do you know the difference? It reminds me of my days in Information Technology, when people described “free” open source software as “Free speech, not free beer!” When we talk about freedom today, are we talking about free speech or free beer?

As Americans, we often talk about freedom. We talk about freedom of speech, being free from unreasonable searches, and even the freedom to vote in elections. But have you ever really considered what it means to have freedom?

When dealing with rights, the first question we should ask should be - is the right legitimate? Does it hurt or control the rights of another? Is it demanding of the people a duty or obligation they did not consent to? Because far too often, the claims of rights and freedoms are less about protecting the rights of the individual and more about getting someone else to pay for what they want...

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