Why Freedom of Speech Means Everything to Me

My mother was left to die because, in my former communist country, even though freedom of speech was technically allowed, deep-seated customs of “behave and don’t speak” still dominated. Speaking up was often dismissed and twisted into a threat against anyone who dared to disturb the status quo.

What Americans and the world MUST know and understand is that FREEDOM, including the freedom to speak, saves lives.

In a world filled with chaos, misinformation, power struggles, duplicity, and geopolitical interests, ONLY freedom of speech can prevent global catastrophes and the loss of lives.

You are even free TO HATE and promote HATE because, just as there are “haters,” there are others in a FREE WORLD who know that it is WRONG to hate and will speak out against it.

In an unfree world, hate is tolerated and exploited, while free speech is often labeled as hate because the absence of FREEDOM OF SPEECH serves to control individuals, society, and, by extension, the world.

So, when you hear about a country, a group, an organization, a family, or a relationship where there is no freedom of speech and no freedom at all, think about it.

Someone is trying to control someone else. And ask yourself WHY!

WHY does someone try to control others?

The answer is always the same: PERSONALITY PROBLEMS!

Banning freedom is not a power issue—it’s a personality issue!