In addition to it not being binary, it's not reducible to single dimension, where something like your question could be calculated like a formula. But yes, mor

In addition to it not being binary, it's not reducible to single dimension, where something like your question could be calculated like a formula. But yes, more free speech – in terms of being able to honestly express your opinions, without the threat of punishment by the state – is better. From any particular state of "absolute" or "near-absolute" free speech, giving some people extra freedom to speak without state punishment is an improvement. We were talking about the US, as a polity/legal-system. Private forums can and will set their own standards. But the US public-sphere, and what the government can get away with punishing, has for centuries had world-leading free-speech guarantees.