What Is FREE Speech?

What Is Free Speech Really:

Free speech to my understanding, is the ability for the individual/s in society to voice his or her opinions, via the established media, the Internet, or face to face, or in a social setting. The right of free speech is as natural as mating or procreation. And to control or prevent this natural right to communicate with fellow humans, is evil, controlling, and inhibits normal human interaction.

But on the other hand, free speech must also be mindful of content, target audience, and the effect that the substance of that communique will have on the body politic, or social setting. Free speech must be mindful of divulging information entrusted to the receiver in confidence, or classified. Failing to observe confidential information that was intended for the receiver's eyes or ears only, connotes dis-respect, and blackmail.

That is why in every culture there is an established code of conduct with regard to individual privacy. Failing to observe certain parameters in social interaction, and social discourses, creates a situation of distrust, fear, mischief, and contempt.

It was Sir. Winston Churchill who said prior to the Normandy Invasion these words. "Loose lips-sink ships." This was in regard to the secrecy of the forthcoming invasion of Normandy, and the lethal consequences that can result, should the Germans get wind of these plans.

Therefore, free speech has personal responsibility that goes with it. Disregarding circumstance, custom, discretion, and personal privacy, can have dire consequences when we allow free rein , or wanton dis-regard for it's consequences.

Om Shanti.
Derryck S. Griffith.
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