I don't know a solution but lately I've been struggling with the concept of freedom of speech. With absolute free speech, taken to the extreme, you get the mess

I don't know a solution but lately I've been struggling with the concept of freedom of speech. With absolute free speech, taken to the extreme, you get the mess the US has right now. Without, also taken to the extreme, you get state-controlled media like what's in China. Recently I read a comment that free speech only works if the speech is honest, and that resonated with me. So whatever the solution is, possibly start from there?