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In the US it is not an absolute right either. Ignoring the cliche fire in a theater thing, the ag-gag bills and provisions of the patriot act make it illegal to
by elif 12y ago
In the US it is not an absolute right either. Ignoring the cliche fire in a theater thing, the ag-gag bills and provisions of the patriot act make it illegal to say something which could impact the profitability of perishable food production chains. Even true statements are illegal to make.
- dkfmn 12y agoBut many would argue that these laws are unconstitutional. Free speech is one of the highest laws in the land and there's a court challenge underway: https://www.aclu.org/free-speech/aclu-idaho-and-coalition-files-lawsuit-over-controversial-ag-gag-law https://www.aclu.org/free-speech/aclu-idaho-and-coalition-fi...
- mpyne 12y agoAs the other comment mentions, restrictions like those may well be overturned, but it's true that free speech is not an absolute right within the U.S., considering we have laws against slander, libel, divulging personally-identifiable information and some types of medical records, espionage, etc. Free speech is an individual right that like any other right, gets balanced against others' individual rights.