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[[A person speaking to the reader.]] Person: Public Service Announcehment: The *right to free speech* means the government can't arrest you for what you say. [[Close-up on person's face.]] Person: It doesn't mean that anyone else has to listen to your bullshit, - or host you while you share it. [[Back to full figure.]] Person: The 1st Amendment doesn't shield you from criticism or consequences. [[Close-up.]] Person: If you're yelled at, boycotted, have your show canceled, or get banned from an internet community, your free speech rights aren't being violated. [[Person, holding palm upward.]] Person: It's just that the people listening think you're an asshole, [[A door that is ajar.]] Person: And they're showing you the door. <
citing free speech</a> is sort of the ultimate concession; you're saying that the most compelling thing you can say for your position is that it's not literally illegal to express.>></</p>
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