Does freedom of speech still exist?

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I think free speech is truly an issue in America. People DO say what they wish, however, because of public outcry from religious, political, and special interest groups, it's censored.

People are beginning to ignore that with freedom of speech, someone somewhere WILL get offended, and they don't like that. So they have to censor those who share different viewpoints.

Granted, a lot of offensive speech is outright offensive, but as long as no actions are taken, then it should NEVER be censored.

Call me a Socialist, and ACLU ally, a communist, terrorist, whatever. People should ALWAYS have a right to say what they want, when they want, and how they want.

Like I always say- NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT NOT TO BE OFFENDED.

I absolutely agree. If a guy says he fucking hates all gays, Jews, etc. and they should burn in hell, that's a distateful view that is wrong, but nevertheless, as long as he does not harm any of these people, he has the right to say it because that is what democracy is. Also whoever said a double standard exists is right. A black dude can criticize the whites but not vice versa, a woman can bash men but not vice versa, etc.