Do you take your right to say, criticize, and share ideas? Freedom of speech is the foundation of a free society, it gives every individual the power to share ideas, challenge authority, and spark change. But this freedom isn’t free. It demands courage to speak up when it’s unpopular and resilience to face criticism. Throughout history, men and women have paid a heavy price, sometimes their reputations, livelihoods, or even their lives to ensure that future generations could speak freely.