The right to free speech does not make what someone says right. The First Amendment does not restrict the freedoms it protects to only correct or popular opinions. So while protected against government censorship, not all speech is good speech. Just because you can say something does not mean you should say something.
Everything a person says or does has consequences. A person will be judged based upon what he/she says or does. Expressing a hateful, intolerant, or bigoted opinion will incur negative consequences. Expressing a kind, tolerant, or humanitarian opinion will incur positive consequences.
A person's right to free speech does not obviate someone else’s right to call them on their bigoted or hateful speech. The consequence of bigoted, hateful speech is that people will call the person a bigot. People might also protest against the bigoted speech or refuse to patronize establishments owned by the person saying bigoted, hateful things. These are all also protected freedoms under the First Amendment.
If you say something, don’t hide behind the First Amendment when you don’t like the consequences of your speech. There is no guarantee of immunity from the consequences of speech and actions in the First Amendment. There is only the guarantee of immunity from government censorship.
If you say bigoted, hateful things, own it. Don’t whine or cry when others exercise their rights in opposition to your ignorance. Suck it up and wear the bigot badge proudly or quit saying bigoted things.
For reference, here’s the definition of a bigot:
bigot :
— noun
a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion. (Emphasis mine)
a person who is intolerant of any ideas other than his or her own, esp. on religion, politics, or race. (Emphasis mine)
