true.

i think that, especially in a chaotic time like we're all in now, its not only amazing but crucial that everyone has the opportunity to freely speak their mind.

the problem comes when people (from either side, for whatever reason) put restrictions on the term "freely" (let alone the term "everyone").

in some cases there have been examples of liberals and conservatives going way too far with their attacks and/or defenses -- losing the point and meaning of the comments as nothing but hindsight.