[quote=So Boerd]
That is not how it happened at all. Laws against murder already existed.But why have free speech? There was no evidence that would improve society.
[/quote]

"Hm, the middle class seem to be angered by the fact that we don't let them speak their minds my Queen. What should we do?"

"LET THEM HAVE CAKE!"

[b]*One French Rebellion later*[/b]

"AND MEN NOW HAVE FREE SPEECH!"

Did it last? No. Did the concept catch on? Yes.