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Freedom of speech and expression, especially about political and other public issues, is the lifeblood of any democracy Democratic governments do not control

Freedom of expression embraces free speech, the sanctity of an individual's opinion, a free press, the transmission and receipt of ideas and information

freedom of speech The Supreme Court has found that speech may extend beyond the spoken and written word into the area of expressive conduct, in which actions send a symbolic

hero of newerth Best estimate of the extent to which people can discuss political matters at home and in the public sphere, the press, and media are free