It is hard for most people to accept, but liberals are generally opposed to freedom of speech. On University campuses Liberals are the ones behind speech codes and political correctness. One of my favorite quotes is from the female University President (I've forgotten her name) who said, "I'm not going to let anyone come here and say that I'm opposed to free speech." Socialist dictators like Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro eliminate critics, sometimes with extreme prejudice. In Russia reporters who criticize the government often die suddenly. Here in the US the Democrats are now trying to bring back the misnamed "Fairness Doctrine." This insideous piece of legislation would require broadcasters to give equal time to opposing viewpoints. This is intended to hinder Rush Limbaugh. For example, broadcasters would be required to give Al Franken equal time to rebut Rush. Presumably they would not be able to force people to listen to Franken, who is not very entertaining, but I am sure they would like to find a way. Al Gore and his fellow believers in AGW are working hard to silence all "deniers." Here is an article about Gore's desire to eliminate free speech.

http://brookesnews.com/070406gore.html