"Freedom of speech" is an inalienable right that everyone has. The first amendment explains in what ways this right may be infringed by the government. When p

"Freedom of speech" is an inalienable right that everyone has. The first amendment explains in what ways this right may be infringed by the government. When people talk about "freedom of speech", they are not talking about what the restrictions on the government are, they are talking about this basic individual right.