Freedom of speech is about saying what you want to say, when you want to say it and in whatever means you want to say it. Quite a simple concept really. In some places, this principle is artificially curbed by law for "practical reasons" related to, often, the security of the nation. We can't allow hate speech in a country of multi-ethnic diversity can we?
Besides laws to curb speech, there are other subtle mechanisms. Don't say that which will get you in trouble with the boss at work. Don't say things which are unpopular to the mainstream. Don't go against the grain.
Sometimes i wonder which is worse. Speech controlled by laws or speech controlled by custom and culture?
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