There are some who do not value it, don't wish it for themselves or, if they have it, will not grant it to anyone else. But there are more people, raised in our democracy, who value free speech somewhat, but think it is a luxury we cannot currently afford. The ground is not fertile enough. But the time is never right. Viewing freedom of speech as an end, means the end of free speech.
Freedom of speech is the first freedom.
It is the cornerstone upon which all other freedoms are based. The others are not possible without it. There can be no equality without the freedom to speak up and demand change when equality is denied. Thus, the freedom of speech is the means by which we obtain all other liberty. If we cannot afford it now, we will never afford it later.