Feature, not a bug. Having a real cost means it could also have real value. When someone has taken a great risk to do something, then it carries more weight to take it seriously. Don't be using fighting words unless you're ready to fight. ;)
And we already know how to do this with our daily actions. It just seems we're too quick to give the mouth a free pass to get loose. RMS believed in free software and much the reason why he has fans is because he backs his words up with his actions. He has worked his tail off over the years and he gives up the convenience that non-free software provides. When he talks about free software, he backs that up with a massive lifetime workload dedicated to the subject.
Why risk that to talk about something which he has no clue about, especially when the heat is bashing the door in. He's representing other people and he's in a public position. The leader in the room is that guy who tells everyone to shut up, flush your contraband down the toilet, don't talk to anyone and look like you did nothing wrong. He failed in that, and he's not the sort of guy I would want in my car if we got pulled over.
If he wants to try something different, may I suggest Legos? Puzzles? If you take up explosives as a hobby, then don't be surprised if you get your leg blown off.
Unless Dave Chappele is your press secretary, stay away from any subjects which might be tagged as "sexual assuault" "underage girls" "age of consent". I got anxiety just typing all that. He's nuts.