The Importance Of Freedom Of Speech

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.

Free Speech Zones have become a popular solution to the ever growing problem of the combination of protesters and easily offended people across the United States. These zones exist in many places and are especially prevalent on college campuses. The intent of such zones is arguably good, to ensure that the purpose of universities remains centered on learning. The constitutionality and

Freedom of speech allows you to hear various points of views so you can make your own educated decisions. It gives way to healthy discussions and permits people to voice their honest opinions without being afraid of repercussions such as jail or suppression.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.” With this quote in mind, freedom of speech should surely be guaranteed right in a every institution. There are various forms of free speech to powerful speeches at a peaceful protest to a girl posting a selfie. Freedom of speech is the key concept that is basis of every human right. This inherent right should be protected and supported in a place where young minds are developing.

Free speech is a fundamental right to not only being American but being a human. Exchanging and defending principles, beliefs, and ideas have been existent since the beginning of mankind. We would not have made it this far if people did not have the freedom to speak what they wanted or needed to say. Philosophers and scientists, poets and writers, people such as Rousseau, Milton, Locke, Newton, Descartes, and numerous more might never have accomplished what they had or been recognized if not for the freedom of speech. Some of the most important examples of free speech that set in motion the foundation of America were the petitions from the colonists and finally the Declaration of Independence.

“Everyone is in favor of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people 's idea of it is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone else says anything back, that is an outrage.” - Winston S. Churchill

When you hear someone referring to Freedom of Speech, what comes to your mind? How far should Freedom of Speech go for you or others? And when you see someone practicing Freedom of Speech, do you actually support it? In today’s society, some of us forget what Freedom of Speech actually is and how far it is actually extended.

    Public colleges are funded by the US government. The Constitution of the United States of America says that citizens are granted the right of free speech.  So at a public university, people should have the right of free speech and be able to share diversity of ideas with each other in a peaceful manner. The definition of true education means you are informed of all the information, it is not censored. So, for a public university to give a genuine education, they should not safeguard their students. Auburn University scheduled Richard Spencer to speak but then cancelled due to “legitimate concerns and credible evidence that it will jeopardize the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors” (Little). College guests should be able to speak freely taking into account

I have waited for about 4 months for this time of year, Football season. Football is back but not without its debate over players standing for the pregame national anthem to the grievance the ethnic inequalities in America. Even though my appreciation for this country with its faults. America’s favorite past time sports football shouldn’t be a platform to promote the injustice of African Americans. I selected this topic for I believe in the first amendment, Freedom of speech. In the First Amendment to the United States Constitution prevents Congress from making any law respecting an establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, or to petition for a governmental redress of grievances. (constitutioncenter.org, 2017)

Who are the guardians of free speech? Is it our elected members of parliament in Ottawa? Is

Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, but when there is freedom of speech without limits or restrictions, there is no doubt that this will lead to disaster. People will surely benefit if we are able balance between freedom of speech and restrictions to ensure that society can communicate and prosper without anarchy.

United States of America has a word named freedom, liberty and rights. All amendments are in the Bill of Rights. Only the first ten amendments were ratified on December 15, 1791. Bill of Rights gives all states for greater constitutional, individual rights. In the Bill of Rights, Amendment 1 is relevant and important to today’s society, because of the freedom of speech and the press, religion and freedom to assemble.

Freedom of speech is defined as “the political right to communicate one's opinions and ideas. The term freedom of expression is sometimes used synonymously, but includes any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used.”. It is a constitutional right under the first amendment. However, does freedom of speech really mean freedom of speech, or is it limited? Freedom of speech is the ability to speak without censorship or limitation. Also called freedom of expression, it refers not only to verbal speech but any act of communicating information or ideas, including publications, broadcasting, art, advertising, film, and the Internet.

Banning the speaker would be a violation of his first amendment right of freedom of speech. The speaker should be allowed to express his beliefs even if they are extremely controversial. And the college campus is the perfect place for speech as controversial as his to take place. The school is a place where people should be able to come together to be exposed to and discuss different viewpoints and ideas, especially the controversial beliefs. This can be a good way to expose students to a different way of thinking and allow them to form their own opinions on the matter. There are several supreme court cases that support his right to speak about his beliefs at the school.

Free speech has been an issue that the public has been struggling with. From as broadly as online platforms to as specific as public school campuses, there has always been an issue about the right of free speech. It has the capabilities of influencing the people's’ control of language and thought. In the eyes of people in power, free speech has evolved into a matter of comforting the masses. Free speech is directly being targeted at a publicly funded school campus. A publicly funded school campus is supposed to be politically neutral, but if some speakers are allowed to speak and some are not based on their political affiliations, then that gives the implication that some college campus are politically biased. To fix this, public schools should be given the choice of having all shapes and forms of free speech or do not have free speech at all. There are flaws when addressing “speech codes” since they do not apply equally to platforms such as private campuses, who are private business and not affiliated with the government (Lukianoff). Free speech in The Constitution of United States cannot, except under unlikely circumstances, be altered. However, it is up to the people to take advantage of their right to free speech. Those who protest speakers coming to college campuses, and are in favor of limiting their free speech, are in turn limiting their own right to free speech by weakening the societal backing of the first amendment. The people can cause destruction or order to