That's an interesting observation
Meaningless in this context but interesting. If your point has any validity, it might be important to the subjects the sovereign may legislate and control.
In the context of human rights, your point merely . . . . well . . . .begs the very question I am discussing.
Here is what the SA constitution says about freedom of expression:
- Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes
a. freedom of the press and other media;
b. freedom to receive or impart information or ideas;
c. freedom of artistic creativity; and
d. academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.
Here is what the Colorado constitution says about freedom of expression:
No law shall be passed impairing the freedom of speech; every person shall be free to speak, write or publish whatever he will on any subject, being responsible for all abuse of that liberty;
In SA, the sovereign grants freedom of expression to the people.
In the US, the people reserve freedom of expression as it confers authority on the sovereign.