"It's really chilling, it's really really frightening," said local comedian Matthew Filipowicz. He says the recent backlash against Kimmel is at the forefront of many comedians' minds, because at the heart of comedy is freedom of speech. "That freedom of speech element is so important in what we do.”Supporters of the Kimmel's suspension argue Kimmel's comments crossed a line, saying networks have a responsibility to maintain standards on their air. Critics say comedians still have the right to joke, but networks also have the right to step in when those jokes violate their standards. "We are right in the fact that free speech is important, being able to actually make fun of the President is really really important."