When it comes to free speech and participation in the democratic process, our laws should reflect the goal of making it easier for more citizens to engage.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Free speech is one of the founding principles of our republic.
I think it's important, however, that as we again talk about the importance of free speech we make it clear that actions predicated on violent talk are not America they are not who were they are not what we do and they will be prosecuted, so I want that message to be clear also.
Free speech is a valuable commodity, which we preserve and protect, but there quite rightly is restriction on free speech in the best interest of the good order of the community and common sense.
In a democracy, you need to have a strong judicial system. You need freedom of speech, you need art, and you need a free press.
While the protection of speech is at the bedrock of our democracy, it's critical as a nation that we exercise our right every day - and that includes embracing and engaging with those we may not agree with.
Free speech is the cornerstone to every right we have.
For free-speech principles to be reinforced and free-market ideas to win the day, more people are going to have to stand up and be heard.
With true free speech has to come an understanding of when and when not to use it. But you can't legislate that. It must be voluntary - especially in a world where a whisper can reach a million people in an eye blink.
While we as members of the Coalition strongly support free speech, it is not unlimited free speech. People aren't free to vilify others on the basis of race or religion.
The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.
No opposing quotes found.