I am not content to entrust our free-speech rights to the good graces and whims of Congress and hope that politicians don't abuse their power.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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.
The fact that we're protected under that Constitution in exercising the right of free speech, it's a wonderful thing. You've got to come from somewhere else to realize how valuable it is.
I feel like freedom of speech is one of the great things in this country and the freedom to do what you feel is right.
All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right.
Free speech is the cornerstone to every right we have.
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.
We won't tolerate abuses and crimes made every day in the name of freedom of speech. That is freedom of extortion and blackmail.
I don't think we should be deprived of the privilege of free speech.
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.
I'm as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech.