Category: Freedom of Speech

The first amendment states that ” Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting of the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The most fundamental…

Mahatma Gandhi’s speech is about Ahmedabad trial which he had faced a trial on a charge of sedition. He had faced 2 years simple imprisonment. Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world. (The Biography.com website (2014, April…

“I have the right to say whatever I want.” The right to voice an opinion is a central component of a democracy. Freedom of expression is an essential element of personal development. It provides people with the right to dissent, and the right to have their voices heard. Individuals can make personal choices about their…

Freedom Of Speech: Are We Abusing It? The United States is home to millions of immigrants who have come and will continue to come to the United States to seek freedom—freedom from their government, freedom to practice their religion with being discriminated against, and freedom to express themselves. Once they are here, they gain access…

First, let me introduce and explain to you the meaning of free speech. Free speech means independent thought, free thinking and delivering our opinion or thinking in front of people, parties or government without any fear. Where people have right to worshiping, writing and speaking their own ideas in all fields of life (Machan, 2010).…

This essay includes a discussion of the analysis of freedom of speech and community safety. Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right so is community safety. It is believed by many that freedom of speech is the freedom everyone should have. However, freedom of speech should be limited because some speeches cause harm and…

In the late 20th century, many public colleges and high schools in America designated areas on their campus as “safe spaces”: areas where students were encouraged to speak any thought free of retribution. Other students could provide feedback, and debate was encouraged. Today, many universities still retain these spaces, and many have labeled their entire…

Chicago’s Controversial Picketing Ordinance Chicago is a city that made an order prohibition of picketing within one hundred and fifty feet of a school “City ordinance prohibiting all picketing within 150 feet of a school, except peaceful picketing of any school involved in a labor dispute.” Earl Mosley, a plaintiff, often picketed Jones Commercial High…

Rewriting Amendments The Bill of Rights is what has given us the right to call our country the land of the free. It ensures we, the people of this country, have freedoms and rights. However, our society is constantly changing, and maybe it is time to rewrite some amendments to ensure that we are adapting…

Understanding Freedom of Speech This is my essay on freedom of speech, and for those who don’t know what freedom of speech is, it’s the right to speak your mind and the right to freedom of expression, even if it’s offensive. Freedom of speech is also the first amendment which is on the Bill of…