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I disagree. Free speech by definition only protects one's expression of opinion. It does not, however, protect how you express that opinion, nor does it protect non-opinion assertions.
For example it does not protect lies.
It does not protect hate speech
It does not protect calls to action
It does not protect inciting violence.
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I think you're reading "freedom of speech" as "freedom of opinion". I'm quite certain that stating lies when not under oath is totally no violation of freedom of speech.
No I am talking about the actual and specific definition, as dictated by dictionaries, here is the one from merriam webster's, notice the explicit use of the word "opinions":
the legal right to express one's opinions freely
As for the more legal aspect of your statement. No if you speak lies, even when not under oath, that would fall under slander, and is subject to legal action (in writing it would be called libel). It is not protected speech.
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