"Freedom of speech doesn't mean you're free from all consequence".
- If the consequence is legal punishment, then it is NOT freedom of speech.
So, actually, YES it does. Freedom of speech DOES mean you are free from legal consequences. Not all consequences, though (eg. you use racist slang and your friends disown you).
But in this case the consequence was legal.
Slander, libel, obscenity - again, in practice they all hinder free speech. IMO.
is it fair or not?
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"Freedom of speech doesn't mean you're free from all consequence".
- If the consequence is legal punishment, then it is NOT freedom of speech.
So, actually, YES it does. Freedom of speech DOES mean you are free from legal consequences. Not all consequences, though (eg. you use racist slang and your friends disown you).
But in this case the consequence was legal.
Slander, libel, obscenity - again, in practice they all hinder free speech. IMO.