Freedom Of Speech?

Freedom of speech is often conflated With liberally using the 'F' word Or when people are able to blaspheme. However, if one deploys it wisely, To question prevailing orthodoxies, Then one soon notices censorship by Omission or by widespread editing. Consequently, unfettered 'freedom' of speech Is clearly a myth. Hate speech should never Be condoned. Yet when we feel free to speak Our mind, on important issues like war, Oppression, or social injustice, or Whistle blowers' unlawful detentions, We often decline the offer it seems. For some reason, we fear real freedom that Could make things change. It's very curious.