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Re:Freedom of speech is in retreat by gnaritas on Tuesday June 07, 2016 @10:45AM (#11854834)
> If we define "free speech" to mean freedom from oppression only by government

That's not an "if", that's what it means and what's it's always meant, it's been defined that way since the founding of the country.

> then we need a new word to mean freedom to express ideas without people actively organizing to try to hurt you.

Assault is already illegal, we don't need a new word to describe out right not to be physically assaulted.

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