Freedom of Speech is one of the most fundamental principles in political philosophy, not just an optional decoration. It contributes to sustainability of a dem

Freedom of Speech is one of the most fundamental principles in political philosophy, not just an optional decoration. It contributes to sustainability of a democratic system by guaranteeing that no issue or critic of the government could be silenced or hushed up. The independent press, free information laws and freedom of speech as the main principle is the immune system of a democratic society, so to speak, which defends it from deceases such as the one US got a few months ago.