ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Freedom of expression

Freedom of expression is the idea that everyone should be allowed to say what they want and show what they want without getting in trouble. It means you can express yourself by saying anything you want, wearing anything you want, writing anything you want or drawing anything you want. The idea is that everyone should be allowed to say and do what they want as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody else.

Just like when we play games, there are rules, and sometimes those rules can be different for different games or even in different parts of the world. Similarly, there are some limits to freedom of expression, and these rules are called laws. These laws help to make sure that people are not harming others by saying or exhibiting things that could be harmful. Words and actions like bullying, discrimination, and hate speech are not allowed because they can hurt others.

But, for the most part, freedom of expression allows us to share our feelings, thoughts, ideas, and opinions without fear of being punished. This is important because it means that we can share our problems and ideas with others and be exposed to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. It helps us to understand each other better. We should always remember that while we have the right to express ourselves, we should be respectful of others and their beliefs.