Freedom of speech is something authorized to every person. No matter if they are rich or poor, young or old, every person holds different opinions and they are allowed to express it. We are individuals, we are all different. We all have different ideas, tastes and thinking. So if we are comfortable with each others freedom of speech then why do we hate someone who is just saying his opinion?
The definition of „freedom of speech“ has completely changed nowadays. You don’t have the right to express your opinion because if you do that you get abused by just saying what you think. You are called a racist or sexist for no reason.
It is good to say your opinon as long as you don’t hurt the person. Because hating a person is not expressing yourself it is just hurting this person. Hating also takes energy and time so why wasting this by insulting others. Instead we should accept and respect each others opinons.
All in all „freedom of speech“ is a good thing as long as we treat each other with respect and accept the opinion of the other people.
Add: In my opinion Austria is a really developed country with all human rights but when it comes to freedom of speech there is a little difference. Of course you can voice your opinion but some people will criticize you for this or even try to hurt you with mean words. Nevertheless it is getting better and maybe one day you can say whatever you think without getting criticize.