Nobody is free to not be punished for impoliteness. Deliberately or otherwise, if you say something offensive or rude then you'll usually suffer the consequence

Nobody is free to not be punished for impoliteness. Deliberately or otherwise, if you say something offensive or rude then you'll usually suffer the consequences. They won't be legal consequences per-se, but it could definitely amount to social ostracization or bullying. That's their right, as free individuals.