Why is the First Amendment referred to as a right to free speech instead of an immunity from punishment for one's words, regardless of their truthfulness?
07.06.2025 09:05
“Why is the First Amendment referred to as a right to free speech instead of an immunity from punishment for one's words, regardless of their truthfulness?”
Because that's not what it is. Because no right is absolute and there are types of speech/expression that are not protected, think “child porn” (quotes because actual porn is supposed to be made with consent) death threats, lible/slander, insightment and perjury.