If it's uncontroversial then why would it be banned?
The mere fact that it is banned is by definition controversial.
There is no need to limit speech that is mainstream. China does not clamp down on citizens that love the government. Nazis did not censor people that hated the Jews
One does not simply drive home from McDonalds drive through...
... without having any fries.
I think he meant ONLY un-controversial things.
No, you misunderstand.
If all you have is the freedom to say uncontroversial things, then you don't have free speech.
Prisoners are free to run, jump, etc within the confines of their cells. But they aren't free
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No one ever needs the freedom to say something uncontroversial.
No one needs to be granted the freedom to say uncontroversial things.
Ever.
If it's uncontroversial then why would it be banned?
The mere fact that it is banned is by definition controversial.
There is no need to limit speech that is mainstream. China does not clamp down on citizens that love the government. Nazis did not censor people that hated the Jews
Give me an example