[AUDIO] Why is Free Speech Important? (Ask a Comedian)
Spencer Giel

21 February 2017

我们很容易认为言论自由是理所当然的——尽管在民主国家,言论自由的程度有所不同,但大多数媒体人士都可以畅所欲言,而不必担心法律上的反弹。持不同意见、粗俗和越界言论通常是允许的。然而,如果不是这样,会有什么后果呢?

In this podcast ofFree Speech Bites, Burmese comedian and filmmaker Zarganar shares his experiences of being silenced for controversial speech and explains why he sees freedom of expression as a significant issue to this day.

[AUDIO LINK]

And tune into our upcoming show,"Free Speech on Campus" with Greg Lukianoff, co-author of"The Coddling of the American Mind."