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 Free speech doesn't exist.

The one that is more powerful compared to you can change the meaning of a word or a sentence to something you do not believe, they can destroy your life.

Example?
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

What does one mean when they say this?
Palestinians no matter the religion will have equal rights and be able to live a free life without occupation between the river and the sea.

What do the powerful make of it?
They want to kill us all.

No matter how much you try to convey your pov, they overpower their narrative thus create hate for your words.

There is no free speech. There is filtered and permissioned speech OR revolutionary speech.