Wow, American exceptionalism claims have now gone so farad to claim that freedom of speech is unique to America!
Not even the historical claim holds, as constitutional protections for free speech in France and Sweden predate the American constitution.
> For example, Canada jails people for criticizing those of Islamic persuasion
He was arrested, presented to court, and acquited. Therefore he was not "jailed". Also: the charge was inciting/organising a hate crime, in the wake of a killing of a Muslim father and his 15-year old daughter, not "criticising those of Islamic persuasion".
Not even the historical claim holds, as constitutional protections for free speech in France and Sweden predate the American constitution.
> For example, Canada jails people for criticizing those of Islamic persuasion
He was arrested, presented to court, and acquited. Therefore he was not "jailed". Also: the charge was inciting/organising a hate crime, in the wake of a killing of a Muslim father and his 15-year old daughter, not "criticising those of Islamic persuasion".
Don't be a liar, it doesn't help your argument.