Freedom of speech is the right to articulate one's opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship, or societal sanction.[1][2][3][4] The term freedom of expression is sometimes used synonymously, but includes any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used.
Wiki: Freedom of Speech
It should actually be clear what freedom of speech is and means. How far we are away from our own definitions is scary. It actually turns out to be the total opposite. Georg Orwell is greeting...