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		j8014 on Oct 3, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hong Kong protests: Authorities to announce face m... > I think the concept of "freedom of speech" is highly subjective. What utter nonsense.

thewholeview on Oct 3, 2019 [–]

Thanks for the opinion, care to expand on it to help educate?

bashinator on Oct 3, 2019 | [–]

Freedom of speech is the prohibition of government interference in peoples' ability to express themselves. That's why the first amendment of the US constitution starts with the words, "Congress shall make no law". This is a very objective standard.

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