[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I think everyone, including corporations have a right to free speech which the government can not interfere with except in very carefully defined circumstances - same with people. The circumstances include things like speech that can directly lead to death, national security, etc. All RIGHTS can be regulated.

The right to free speech is a right to speak against the government without being incarcerated. However, that right does not prevent you from feeling consequences for your speech. Additionally, that right does have limits.

I cannot speak freely on FaceBook, since it is not a government entity. I cannot freely say I seek the felonious death of a president. I cannot say how badly the IRS is corrupted, and be protected if they decide to more closely audit my last return. There are limits and consequences to free speech, except incarceration.