I'd argue that free speech is at an all-time high, primarily thanks to tools and tech like the WWW and smart phones.
That is why it is under attack, the establishment effectively had control over idea dissemination for decades thanks to their monopolising of the airwaves and education systems, in recent years they've started to lose that control, and now they're trying to fight back.
As far as I can see, though, the horse has already galloped from the field, and they're desperately trying to close the gate.







