Originally Posted by
OBoile
I don't believe I've included the words "without recourse" in any of my statements.
You have the right to free speech (generally). This does not mean what you say will be without consequences.
The whole point is that the 1A does not give you any right to free speech, outside of prohibiting government interference or reprecussions. Your original statement was that it provided him the free speech to say what he wants to his dad. It doesn't apply in that situation.
It is just a common misconception people like to correct, because it is often misused.