I really think this is a conceptual or semantic difference. To see FS & 1st amendment as synonymous & other speaking freedoms separately.https://twitter.com/electomagneticJ/status/828696412867080194 …
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Whilst we (Brits) see FS as a general principle which the law protects to some extent and other institutions or locations may or may not.
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I don't think Americans who say FS = 1A think they invented the principle & enshrined it in law and it doesn't exist anywhere else!
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This confusion can be resolved by saying 'I'm talking abt FS as the general principle of being able to freely express all kinds of ideas'
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Then it will be clear why we're talking abt it in relation to a general positive attitude towards diversity of ideas in places for ideas.
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But also understand Americans might call that 'a positive attitude towards diversity of ideas' rather than free speech.
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More charitable than Brits accusing Americans of claiming to have invented FS or Americans accusing Brits of being hopelessly confused.
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This is my observation of the cause of completely unnecessary confusion going on here anyway.
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Short version: Americans are not being arrogant & Brits are not being imprecise. Literally talking about different things appropriately.
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FofS is both law and a value. I’ve seen many on the Left who seem not to care about freedom of speech as a value.
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I see a lot of genuine misunderstanding which can be read uncharitably. Talking past each other. Need to clarify value not law
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