3 ms·
> People often get confused with the definition of free speech since in America it refers to the 1st amendment which only applies to censorship by the governmen
by MikeUt 6y ago
> People often get confused with the definition of free speech since in America it refers to the 1st amendment which only applies to censorship by the government.
You think Americans are incapable of distinguishing between the idea of free speech, and the legal doctrine of the 1st amendment?
- graeme 6y agoBy and large Americans seem to be yes. This cartoon was enormously popular in America for years https://xkcd.com/1357/ https://xkcd.com/1357/
- mistermann 6y agoUsually one turns to xkcd for wisdom in such situations, which seems to well illustrate how confusing this concept is.
- obviouslynotme 6y agoI think most Americans are incapable of telling me what a right is, let alone a specific one. This is intentionally left out of public education.