Re: It's OK, freedom of speech is a quintessentially British right
...unlike the USA where freedom of speech is a cynical shibboleth used to defend outrageously harmful words
In the UK, it's more a shibboleth used to defend oneself from criticism when you say or do appalling things. See also "political correctness gone mad" and "wokeism", terms invented by those who would like to shrug off scrutiny. Like Dominic Raab*.
*The correct pronunciation of this man's name is, I like to think, to tighten your vocal chords and let off a preternatural scream, as if doing an impression of a velociraptor. "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB!".
Biting the hand that feeds IT
