is there such a thing as 'free speech'?

[oceanwave]

i think not,..

for instance, how did i learn english?

however, i think there is a such a thing called 'freedom of expression' without a word being uttered

for example,..

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2668/tiananmensquareheronk3me2.jpg http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4220/immolation2ua1.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6320/group1xz2.jpg

[phoebe]

Speech itself is an impediment to freedom.

[oceanwave]

Speech itself is an impediment to freedom.

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