For centuries, freedom of expression has been at the cornerstone of the American identity, an intrinsic part of the democracy that we defend from assaults, both ideological and concrete. We’ve operated under the idea that damages to this freedom has a ripple effect. It’s been our rationale for wars, global aid and alliances. But in the face of censorship from our democratic allies in Spain, the U.S. has been noticeably silent — perhaps the result of our own creep toward censorship.