People at the Paris rally hold up cartoons, including one reading "Love is stronger than hate". Free speech is a balancing act. Photo: AFP
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Power of free speech must be wielded carefully amid threat of terrorism
Frank Ching says free speech in any society has the potential to hurt, and all who exercise it must do so responsibly and skilfully
People at the Paris rally hold up cartoons, including one reading "Love is stronger than hate". Free speech is a balancing act. Photo: AFP