The real reason we need free speech is because the legal system isn't prosecuting violent criminals if they belong to Democrat / Left Wing aligned special interest political groups / lobbies. If we cannot verbally express our concern about the prosecution of violent criminals in the legal system, the only way to fight for rights left will be with the 2nd amendment. And at that point violence will become a part of every day life for every American. The choice is simple, choose free speech, and vote politicians who promise to police speech in any way shape or form out of office.