But if they are to be "more supportive" and that goes against their opinion, doesn't that defeat the notion of freedom of speech? One of the tenets of the US -- and other countries, Canada included -- was the right to criticize the government without fear. During the 1700s if you criticized the King you were beheaded.

As Voltaire said, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." (Source) And that should be more important than just what they say. (and that source for the Voltaire quote has some other interesting quotes including the following from President Thomas Jefferson: "If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it."

One of the things about freedom of expression is that we'll often hear things we don't like or don't agree with (e.g., "niggers are ignorant", "whites are *******s", "jews are part of a giant conspiracy to control the world's money", etc.). If someone expresses their opinoin and you don't agree, just thank them for being an American (or what-ever-nationality) and holding forth one of the most important ideals -- the ability to express ideas without fear.