I don't think there is a right to freedom of speech.

I've always heard the words "freedom of speech." I've even heard that these words are protected by law in my country. I've also often heard the words "democracy," which means freedom of expression. But honestly, I've never known if this is true or just a national symbol.

Why do I say this? This is not bad-mouthing and I am also not discussing political issues and I am not causing hatred. I am just referring to the theme in episode three, I'm sorry

I often see on TV that activists are arrested and then thrown into prison because they criticize government policies and the government's poor performance, even though they represent the voice of the people who don't know where else to complain. A few months ago there was a student who dared to challenge the president's inappropriate policies and also the government's poor performance. He was immediately terrorized and now he is on trial and being tried, so my question is, where is the so-called freedom of speech?

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Seeing this news, everyone is afraid and doesn't dare speak out about the government's shortcomings. Honestly, I prefer to remain silent and go about my normal activities without complaining much, even though I deeply oppose government policies that only benefit those in positions of power without regard for the well-being of the people.

Forgive me if I've expressed this incorrectly. Honestly, I don't know what "the right to freedom of speech" means. What I do know is that with every word I utter, I must consider whether it will harm myself or others, or even offend them. I have to use a filter when speaking, even though I'm telling the truth. I still have to consider it carefully so as not to offend others, let alone the government. I truly don't dare.

So, if you think I'm stupid, that's fine. Rather than dealing with the police and prison, I'd rather remain silent. I'm not ready to face the risks. I think others will choose to remain silent, like me, after seeing the risks are too great.

If we criticize and express ourselves by challenging the injustices perpetrated by the government, such as corruption and wrong policies, we will be considered provocateurs and rioters, and we will be arrested, tried, and imprisoned. So, I prefer to play it safe rather than oppose them and persist in fighting for the right to free speech, which carries significant risks.

I don't know when all this will end and all the mandates of the state constitution will be fully implemented. Since I was in elementary school, I have memorized the state constitution and the text of Pancasila, which is still embedded in my mind. It goes like this:

No	Pancasila
1	Belief in the One Almighty God
2	Just and civilized humanity
3	Unity of Indonesia
4	Democracy guided by the wisdom of deliberation and representation
5	Social justice for all Indonesian people

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We know it in our hearts and minds, but we don't know the true meaning of Pancasila because we've never experienced it in those points.

I feel like we're now witnessing a stage play in our own country. It's been independent for a long time, but the right to freedom of speech is not permitted. Perhaps it's so that the people don't speak carelessly and must instill ethical manners and respect for elders and superiors. Perhaps that's the reason the government prohibits and eliminates the right to free speech. Hopefully, there's a good reason for it, and we need to be patient.