Freedom Of Information, Opinion And Expression

Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right. Whether or not on a college campus, people (especially college students) should have the right to speak freely. Everyone does have the right to speak freely, because it is one of the twenty-seven amendments. Colleges all around the United States are now home to many restrictions on free speech. For example, the idea and use of “free speech zones” has made its way to colleges everywhere. A “free speech zone” is a sidewalk sized place where students are allowed to speak their minds freely on college campuses. I know what you’re thinking. This sounds ridiculous. Why are there specific places for people to speak their minds? Aren’t colleges suppose to be a place where students speak their minds and learn new things? Universities should not be able to put any restrictions on free speech.

Slavery is known as one of the most inhumane, callous and unjust practices throughout history. A powerful picture of Solomon Northup tells the story of a once respected individual to a man who had been crippled by slavery in the trailer 12 Years A Slave. Steve McQueen 's trailer exposes slavery in its rawest form. McQueen appeals ethically, emotionally, and logically through music, strong voice-overs, color contrast, and character expressions to convey his belief that slavery devalues a person and their dignity.

Freedom of Speech, part of the First Amendment, is a privileged right that should not be taken lightly. The Milo Bill is said to protect students’ right to their freedom of speech on school grounds. It was introduced at Tennessee’s State House and is named after Milo Yiannopoulos, a British public speaker who made a career out of “trolling” liberals and gained publicity for uncalled-for acts, such as racist and harassing comments on Twitter, which got him banned from the social media site. Should universities allow this so-called “free speech advocate” appear on campuses, which are followed by violence and protests, or continue to allow students’ to have their First Amendment freely?

The United States of America is a democratic society in which people are encouraged to have a voice through various outlets. We are share our opinion on various political topics through debates and quizzes. The way of advocating our opinion, and the platform in which it stands, has changed dramatically since the Europeans came to the United States. There are various ways for one to express opinions, although they do come with downsides that include lack of education and understanding how our system works.

Philadelphia 1787, our forefathers set forth the ideas that would establish a country of free men escaping the persecution of England. They created a set of right that every American or immigrant, has an equal opportunity too. When someone tries to take this away, by this paper, they are our enemy. A right that everyone knows is freedom of speech. As an American, I live in a country that allows for me to be whatever I want or say whatever I want, as long as it does not directly hurt an individual or group. Due to current events, freedom of speech is limited for a group of individuals. Oddly enough it's not the group one would think; it is not the Neo-Nazi’s who killed someone in Charlottesville or the group of white kids who hung a biracial child from a tree, it is the NFL players who kneeled during the anthem. A right is a right no matter what race, religion, creed, gender, or sexual orientation. Although I do not think what the NFL stands behind is solid ground, I still believe that their right to protest should not be taken away. Presidents Trump's words toward these players who did not stand were utterly uncalled for. I do not want someone who directly called a group of citizens “sons of bitches” to protect a country of millions. His statement that they should be “fired” for protesting is absurd. They, as with millions of others think that the treatment of minorities in this country is unfair, that is why they are protesting there is no other reason. If Trump wants to suppress their free speech, he must be equal and suppress all forms including his white supremacist brothers.

Twelve Years a Slave, a memoir penned by Solomon Northup, is a poignant and extremely touching piece of literature, on the plights of an American slave. It is the autographical journey of the writer himself, and the twelve years he spent in bondage. Born as a free African American in New York, Solomon was tricked into slavery, and beaten black and blue to when he tried to regain freedom. He worked as a cotton picker, a carpenter, a mill-worker, and faced severe cruelty. His final reunion with his family after twelve years of sheer torture and loneliness makes for an emotional read, and an eye opener to the cruelties of slavery. A movie interpretation on the same story, known as 12 Years a Slave directed by Steve McQueen, in the year 2013

The film 12 Years a Slave directed by Steve McQueen focuses on a free black man from the North who gets taken back to the South to become a slave. As the movie unfolds Solomon Northup, the man abducted, must experience pain and cruelty from the master of the plantation and learn to survive as a slave of the South. However, after his twelfth year of slavery, the man meets an abolitionist and his

Recently, many NFL players have been protesting the national anthem in hope to bring awareness to oppression of black people. However, many people have been claiming that these acts are disrespecting the military and the country. Part of living in the U.S.A. is having the freedom to protest and not being stripped of that right because someone doesn't think it's the appropriate time.

Free speech and expression are unalienable rights which cannot be taken away under any circumstances due to its origins. As an amendment in the United States Constitution, it gives the people to power to speak freely without worry of consequence or punishment from the government. This right is one of many that makes America a democratic nation, and so appealing to others who are denied these fundamental rights. However, there are instances where individuals abuse this right, by encouraging violence or hate to the point where people take action, and due to this, their right to free speech should be limited.

"In recent times, many colleges and universities in the United States have retreated from strong historical support for free speech, including the dis-invitation of speakers, promulgation of speech codes that prohibit what is deemed "offensive speech," and students protesting the participation of politically unpopular speakers on campus, including those widely regarded as outside the mainstream as well as those who are traditionalist Christians, pro-Israel, anti-abortion, or otherwise conservative."(Eliott)

12 years a Slave is a film that claims to be historically correct instead it is a film that disguises itself to be historically correct when in fact it is not. Instead it is jam packed with false facts portraying historical inaccuracy failing to make a real statement instead it only made people more hesitant wanting to ignore the topic of slavery altogether. The portrayal of disturbing images that occurred throughout the film only display a dehumanizing system leaving the viewer only in discomfort due to shocking scenes of brutality and violence.

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution stands for one of the most basic and essential beliefs of the American people-freedom. Too often, Americans take these freedoms for granted, these freedoms that many countries today still do not have. How many countries/cultures in the world today are led by dictators intent on control and power? What freedoms do these countries actually have? Simply speaking out against the government in any such country could enforce a severe penalty. Thankfully, however, Americans do not live in a country like this…or do they? “Today…there are strong indications that we may have failed to create a lasting

The film, 12 Years of Slave (2013) was directed by Steve McQueen. He is one of the many directors, people are fawning over his work. McQueen’s film shows the art and beauty what he is producing and the film work he is giving across to viewers. When seeing McQueen’s film you can sense the amount of work he put into his films and how real he is trying to bring the story to life. His films are mostly based on history, or everyday life like Shame (2011), and Hunger (2008).

One of the most complex things in establishing in a government is determining how much freedom the citizens in a society has. Throughout history we have seen many different type of governments that include North Koreas’ dictatorship to the United States that has a government based on principles of democracy. In societies that have democratic governments such as the United States, England, France, and many other western European countries, the citizens have a high degree of freedom of speech. In addition, these people are allowed to have a high degree of freedom of thought. Although these are both very important to have in life because they allow you to express who you truly are, there is a difference

One of the most complex things in establishing in a government is determining how much freedom the citizens in a society has. Throughout history we have seen many different type of governments that include North Koreas’ dictatorship to the United States that has a government based on principles of democracy. In societies that have democratic governments such as the United States, England, France, and many other western European countries, the citizens have a high degree of freedom of speech. In addition, these people are allowed to have a high degree of freedom of thought. Although these are both very important to have in life because they allow you to express who you truly are, there is a difference between freedom of speech and freedom of thought. While there is a difference between freedom of speech and freedom of thought, English Philosopher John Stuart Mill provides his opinion on the importance of freedom of speech and freedom of thought in his book On Liberty.