> Comparing America with France and Germany you get a different picture of freedom of speech imho. Germany is a terrible example of free speech. So is France.

> Comparing America with France and Germany you get a different picture of freedom of speech imho. Germany is a terrible example of free speech. So is France. The parent is right, US is still way ahead on this specific point. Remember, free speech is the ability to voice extremely unpopular views without persecution by the state. Saying something everybody agrees with is not representative.