In the Canadian Charter of Rights (which is like the Canadian equivalent to the US Constitution), there is a concept of reasonable limits. This allows a right

In the Canadian Charter of Rights (which is like the Canadian equivalent to the US Constitution), there is a concept of reasonable limits. This allows a right to be limited to the extent that it is justified in a free and democratic society. In practice, this has been used in Canada to prevent a variety of objectionable conduct such as hate speech and obscenity. There's all kinds of limits on the limits themselves, and well defined tests and criterias for what can qualify as an appropriate limitation which since IANAL goes a little over my head. I'm bringing it up simply because the concept of having an absolutely applicable in all circumstances free speech right is not a concept used everywhere. So I feel the idea that those who defend free speech should defend it also when it's offensive isn't universal, and in Canada, the charter of rights doesn't make it so. It's an interesting contrast I believe. Here's a good read on other free democracies that also have certain limitations around freedom of speech: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech#Limitations https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech#Limitation...