Freedom of speech as a shield against being called offensive

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When pressed that others found his remarks offensive, the speaker pivots to 'freedom of speech' as the closing argument. This is one of the most common moves in modern discourse — invoking the principle not to defend a specific right but to deflect social consequences. It highlights how the phrase has migrated from legal framework to conversational trump card.

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