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Comment by godelski

1 hour ago 

  > The law gives very few liberties.
  > Freedom of speech is the peak of this.

Freedom of speech isn't something the law gives you. It is something you innately have.

Don't confuse positive and negative rights[0]. Freedom of speech is something that can only be taken away. It is never something that can be given to you.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_and_positive_rights

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