The idea of “free speech” lies at the very heart of Western intellectual, political, and philosophical foundations. This right is so important, it was listed as the very first right to be mentioned in America’s founding documents, the “Bill of Rights”. As written, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” This ideaRead More