““Nowhere does it say free speech is carte blanche to be a jerk. And don't cheapen real free speech by hijacking an honourable concept bought dearly with people's lives just to get a little spotlight. Spotlights run hot, and they can burn.””
Free speech is not a license for harmful behavior; misusing it for selfish attention undermines its serious, life‑costly origins.
In simple terms: Free speech isn’t a free pass to be cruel.
Respect the weight of free speech.
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Defining “harmful” can be subjective, risking censorship if not carefully calibrated.
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