> Freedom of speech is freedom from consequences: … of relationship risks. Wait, seriously? If I choose whether to have a relationship with someone based on t

> Freedom of speech is freedom from consequences: … of relationship risks. Wait, seriously? If I choose whether to have a relationship with someone based on the things they say, then you regard that as an infringement on their freedom of speech? You do later say: > … other rights such as freedom of association sometimes override it. (And sometimes not.) … but I don't really understand this as a statement of position. It seems to be saying that freedom of speech should not have consequences, except when it does, except when it doesn't, and I wind up not really sure what position is being espoused.