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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
Just because we have free speech, it doesn't mean that we may not suffer the consequences of it.
Free speech only guarantees freedom from legal prosecution.
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The First Amendment protects us only from the government, not from each other. You cannot speak offensive language and invoke "Free Speech" to defend what you are saying.
Choosing to speak diplomatically, particularly when in social settings where you disagree with others, is not a violation of your rights to free speech. It is your choice. You are "free" to say anything you want. However, you may not like the results.