What is free speech?
Free speech is not name calling.
Free speech is not badgering.
Free speech is not belittling what someone else has said or their beliefs.
Free speech does not try to demean others, nor should it's intention be to raise oneself above them.
This type of communication only provides a stalemate, creates argument, fosters distrust, and promotes hatred and animosity.
Free speech is a discussion between two people or a group of people.
Free speech is a sharing of ideas.
Free speech involves listening by both or all sides.
Free speech is dependent on respect and openness, and equality.
Free speech promotes learning, sharing, growth, forward movement, understanding, working together, and accomplishment.
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