Hark ye, good people of the realm! I come to you today to speak on a matter of great import: the right to free speech. As a proud Englishman, I believe that this is a right that we should all cherish and defend with all our might.
The right to free speech. In these times of political correctness and cancel culture, it seems that we have forgotten the importance of this fundamental right. We must remember that it is the cornerstone of any truly democratic society, for it allows us to express our opinions and beliefs, no matter how controversial or unpopular they may be.
The recent news of Gary Lineker being suspended from his role on Match of the Day has sparked a debate about the right to free speech. Some have praised his decision, whilst others have criticised it. But let it be known, without any shadow of a doubt, that he has the right to express his views and opinions without fear of censorship or retribution.
In these troubled times, when the very foundations of our society are under threat from all sides, it is more important than ever that we stand up for our right to free speech. We must not allow those who seek to silence us to succeed. We must speak out, boldly and without fear, in defence of our beliefs and our principles.
The right to free speech was hard-won, and we must defend it at all costs. We cannot allow a return to the days when individuals were persecuted and imprisoned for expressing their beliefs. We must defend the right to free speech, not just for ourselves, but for future generations.
However, some argue that certain views and opinions should not be expressed, claiming that they are harmful or offensive. But who gets to decide what is harmful or offensive? Should it be left to the politically correct elite? I say nay!
As Freeborn John once said, “No man or set of men are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community but in consideration of public services; which not being descendible, neither ought the offices of Magistrate, Legislator or Judge, to be hereditary.” We must not allow a select few to determine what can and cannot be said.
We must engage in open and honest dialogue, listen to the views of others, and have our own beliefs and opinions challenged. We must be willing to accept that we may not always be right, but it is through this civil discourse that we can progress as a society.
In conclusion, the right to free speech is a fundamental human right that must be protected. Gary Lineker, like all of us, has the right to express his views and opinions without fear of censorship or retribution. We may not always agree with what he has to say, but that is not the point. The point is that he has the right to say it. Let us defend the right to free speech and let Gary Lineker speak!
The Ghost of Freeborn John…
