There is a common misunderstanding about free speech. Free speech means that your are not prosecuted for what you say (or - in this case - what you support). Ho

There is a common misunderstanding about free speech. Free speech means that your are not prosecuted for what you say (or - in this case - what you support). However, free speech does not mean "free from any consequences at all". Other people are still entitled to react on your expression of opinion. So Pao's reaction is not at all in conflict with the right of free speech.