On freedom of speech
Not really sure if the US has freedom of speech. I have said in previous blogs and social-media posts that the country has legalized torture and police brutality. It is probably the same if you say or write anything your community finds awkward, even if it is not vulgar or violent.
My Dad recently warned me to be more careful about the effects of what I say. He is right in a way. But on the other hand, to hell with community, if they are clearly wrong and physically abusive. Mark Twain expressed something at the end of Huckleberry Finn and Stephen King seems to be saying it in his recent novel The Institute.
Black rappers also seemed to be onto something similar. I don’t think all police and government authorities are evil, stupid. or corrupt. but we have to acknowledge they can be. Most seem decent.