First of all, the Quote was from Ronald Reagan and "Men" was a 'figure of speech,' sometimes termed a rhetorical figure or device, i.e. "Mankind." "Defend" as in 'nonviolent resistance,' i.e. "carrying signs."
"So was Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." Quote was from Ronald Reagan.
Second, in Canada freedom of speech is not absolute as in the United States.
In the United States everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions without interference by anyone. The freedom of speech and of thoughts and of opinions is one of the most precious rights of man.