You need a foundation in what freedom of speech is and then pair that with the complicated reality we are facing. Your definition of freedom of speech is nonsensical at best.
Freedom of speech refers to government action in public space to suppress speech it does not agree with.
For instance, in our colleges there was some pro-palestine demonstrations. In Florida the government issued a decree to disband SJC. This is classic suppression of free speech because it involves a government action in a public space.
Because we live in a fascist oligarchy though it becomes complicated because corporations simultaneously are controlled and control the government. This merger of the state and corporations complicates the simple definition of freedom of speech.
It’s freedom from legal (or government) sanction, censorship, or retaliation for expressing opinions or ideas.
Because we live in a fascist oligarchy
corporations simultaneously are controlled and control the government
That’s a stretch.
Where was that government control of private companies during the Biden administration or previous administrations dating back to the beginning of the Epstein crimes?
Is the government controlling MSNBC, New York Times, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS?
Private companies aren’t legal authorities, and they aren’t legally obligated to repeat or broadcast anyone’s speech: that’s how social media nowadays defends deplatforming.
Would your claim mean that deplatforming suppresses free speech?
Trump supporters saying STFU doesn’t amount to legal sanctions.
I’ve only seen the Trump administration evade, deny, or deflect.
Where are the legal sanctions suppressing the speech of Epstein victims?
You need a foundation in what freedom of speech is and then pair that with the complicated reality we are facing. Your definition of freedom of speech is nonsensical at best.
Define freedom of speech. This is not a hard question.
Freedom of speech refers to government action in public space to suppress speech it does not agree with.
For instance, in our colleges there was some pro-palestine demonstrations. In Florida the government issued a decree to disband SJC. This is classic suppression of free speech because it involves a government action in a public space.
Because we live in a fascist oligarchy though it becomes complicated because corporations simultaneously are controlled and control the government. This merger of the state and corporations complicates the simple definition of freedom of speech.
It’s freedom from legal (or government) sanction, censorship, or retaliation for expressing opinions or ideas.
That’s a stretch. Where was that government control of private companies during the Biden administration or previous administrations dating back to the beginning of the Epstein crimes? Is the government controlling MSNBC, New York Times, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS? Private companies aren’t legal authorities, and they aren’t legally obligated to repeat or broadcast anyone’s speech: that’s how social media nowadays defends deplatforming. Would your claim mean that deplatforming suppresses free speech?
Trump supporters saying STFU doesn’t amount to legal sanctions. I’ve only seen the Trump administration evade, deny, or deflect. Where are the legal sanctions suppressing the speech of Epstein victims?