Freedom of speech that hurts another is called "libel" in America and can be litigated.

I have plenty more to say on the subject, especially about the self-censorship in the media, but my views wouldn't be popular and arguing would be fruitless. I will go so far as to say that our "freedom of speech" isn't as free as it used to be. And neither are a whole lot of other things as well.

Thank you, Patriot Act. The most unconstitutional piece of legislation ever passed.