> They seem to be okay with freedom of speech for themselves, but not for the freedom of speech that goes with a reaction. The concept of freedom of speech exi

> They seem to be okay with freedom of speech for themselves, but not for the freedom of speech that goes with a reaction. The concept of freedom of speech exists to preserve people's ability to communicate and express ideas. The "reaction" you refer to is merely an attempt to control the behavior of others. They are not equivalent.