Winters Sorrow - It was not a reference to the penal system, just an arguement against the assumption that free speech comes with responsibilities.
Peter, I was merely saying that to assume that the 'right' to free speech came with responsibilities is not accurate. As rights do not come responsibilities. As has been shown by the 'rights' of those that offend put ahead of those that are offended.
Maybe I'm talking rubbish, but I have a right to