"The freedom to be inoffensive is no freedom. The law should not aid and abet this new intolerance. Freedom of expression can only suffer if the law prevents us from dealing with its consequences. I offer my wholehearted support to the campaign to reform Section 5. Thank you very much." Rowan Atkinson
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My starting point when it comes to considering any issue relating to freedom of expression is my passionate belief that the second most valuable thing in the world is the right to express oneself freely. I think the most valuable thing in life is food in your mouth and the third most valuable thing is a roof over your head. But a firm second place for me is freedom of expression, just below the need to sustain life itself. This is due to the fact that throughout my professional life I have enjoyed freedom of speech in this country and fully expect that to continue to be the case.
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