>freedom of speech is not freedom of consequences Usually when I see that statement it’s to make the point that freedom of speech (in the first amendment sense

>freedom of speech is not freedom of consequences Usually when I see that statement it’s to make the point that freedom of speech (in the first amendment sense) protects you from government consequences, but not societal consequences. The government won’t stop you from saying something offensive, but your country club can kick you out for saying it. I agree with you that this sense doesn’t really apply here, though.