Freedom of speech is guaranteed to all U.S. citizens by the First Amendment to our Constitution. In a very basic nutshell, it allows us to criticize our government, or espouse a love of communism, or advocate for the legalization of marijuana, and so on, without being persecuted or jailed for publicly holding those beliefs. It does not guarantee you the right, however, to say absolutely anything you want without legal consequences, both civil and criminal.
James Healy - Constitution doesnt protect threats
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