George Clooney Says Going Against Joe Biden Was a ‘Civic Duty’ and It’s Fine ‘Some People’ Are Still Mad: ‘I Defend Their Right to Criticize Me’
Clooney expressed doubt about whether it was brave, but rather felt it was a matter of civic responsibility. As a Democrat in Kentucky, he understood the perspective of those on his side of the street. However, when he saw people from his side not telling the truth, he believed it was time to speak up. Of course, some may be upset, but that’s alright. The notion of freedom of speech is you can’t demand the right to speak freely and then ask others not to criticize you.”
Or more casually:
“Clooney wasn’t sure if it was brave, but he saw it as a duty to speak up when people on his side of the political spectrum weren’t telling the truth. He understands that some might get upset, but freedom of speech means you can’t demand others to be silent about you.