Free speech is indeed our most vital ideal, but its strength is deeply tied to the cultural soil it grows in. Without shared norms and mutual respect, free speech can become fragile, misunderstood, weaponized, or silenced by polarization.....

While laws can protect speech to an extent, they can’t fully replace the social trust and shared values that make free expression both possible and tolerable for a society. True protection requires both legal safeguards and a collective commitment to the spirit of open dialogue, even when it challenges us. Safeguarding free speech means nurturing culture and law hand in hand, never compromising on either. 🤜🤛