Does freedom of speech only apply to U.S. government?

The First Amendment applies to the U.S. government and (via the 14th Amendment) the governments of the states. Freedom of speech is a concept, believed by many to be a natural right. read more

No. The First Amendment applies to the U.S. government and (via the 14th Amendment) the governments of the states. Freedom of speech is a concept, believed by many to be a natural right. Although it seems like 80% of people get these two items confused, they are not synonymous. read more

Free speech DOES only apply to the government. The government is the only entity not allowed to censor/prohibit the speech of its citizens. Websites and businesses are well within their rights to do so. read more

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. read more