I can't tell if you're trolling or not but I'll bite. You're perverting the definition of "speech". Creation/dissemination of child pornography is not a statem

I can't tell if you're trolling or not but I'll bite. You're perverting the definition of "speech". Creation/dissemination of child pornography is not a statement of opinion (and its malicious too, which would exempt it from protection); creation/dissemination of child pornography is an act that directly and tangibly harms others. Same goes for pirated content. I know there's lots of HN readers who believe that libertarianism and meritocracy will solve the world's ills but cmon man, you really think child pornography should be protected speech???? American jurisprudence has taken a troubling tack on free speech, choosing to take it in a very libertarian direction. In fact the biggest loser of such libertarian free speech ideals is the American political system: shameless attack ads that cheapen political discourse, the fusion of money and political favour (PACs), and the rise of populist rightwing hate-mongers who routinely attack minorities and inspire intolerance. Funny, a piece of legislation originally created to protect the citizens from their government is now being used by citizens (politicians) to destroy the government.... I'm a firm believer in free speech but it made a lot more sense 300 years ago when the government could easily control your speech. In 2015, with the internet and mobile phones, the government would have an incredibly difficult time preventing people from expressing their unfavourable opinions. Maybe it's time to stop living in the past and instead create legislation that reflects the world we live in today.