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Why We Enjoy Suffering & Understanding Your Freedom of Speech

Something You Should Know

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Freedom of Speech Does Not Mean Freedom From Consequences

There is a constitutional right to offend people. But freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences. Most of the free speech pioneers i talk about in free speech handbook all suffered severe consequences, even when their rights to speak were ultimately vindicated by the supreme court. I don't necessarily agree that people are increasingly offended. There has been a long history of people being offended by dissenting ach.

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