Can you name a single western democracy where the citizens are prohibited from criticizing their government?
> Under French law and Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), authorities may prohibit particular demonstrations when serious public-order risks make restrictions necessary and proportionate. They cannot impose an indiscriminate prohibition on peaceful assemblies simply because previous demonstrations have descended into violence.
It’s not a blank check to run over people holding signs you don’t like as you drive home from work.