Question

Explain the significance of the freedom of speech in a democracy?

Answer 1

Freedom of speech protects everyone from all walks of life to think and express themselves freely. Without this guaranteed freedom, unpopular opinions would be hidden out of fear of retribution, change and progress would come to a screeching halt and all of the other freedoms listed throughout the Constitution and all of the amendments that follow would crumble.

Answer 2

Freedom of expression is the forth pillar of democracy. Democracy is the government for the people, of the people and by the people. This right of expression gives us a right to critisize and ask the ...