The article in the image lists 5 arguments for why freedom of speech is important. Is the 5th argument most convincing to you? Why? LESSON 30How Does the First AmendmentProtect Freedom of Expression?Purpose of LessonThe First Amendment says that "Congress shall makeno law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of thepress, or the right of the people peaceably toassemble, and to petition the Government for aredress of grievances." Together these four rightsmay be considered as one the right to freedom ofexpression.In this lesson you examine the benefits that freedomof speech and freedom of the press offer to theindividual and society, why they were important tothe Founders, and the circumstances under which thegovernment should be able to limit them.When you finish this lesson, you should be able toexplain the importance of freedom of expression toboth the individual and society and its historicalsignificance. You should be able to explainconsiderations useful in deciding when to place limitson freedom of speech and press and be able to take,defend, and evaluate positions on issues involving theright to freedom of expression.Terms to Knowlibelclear and present dangerSedition Act of 1798seditious libeltime, place, and mannerrestrictionsWhy is protecting the right to freedomof expression important?The First Amendment was written because the Foundersbelieved that the freedom to express personal opinionsis essential to a free government. The Founders knewfrom their own experience and knowledge of history thatthe freedom to write and publish must be protected fromgovernment interference.It is not easy for anyone to tolerate the speech or writingsof those with whom they strongly disagree. In ademocracy, the danger to freedom of speech comes notonly from government officials but also from majoritiesintolerant of minority opinions.The pressures to suppress freedom of expression arewidespread and powerful in any society. It is important,therefore, to remind ourselves constantly of theimportant benefits of freedom of expression to theindividual and society. Among the arguments that favorfree speech are the following:■ Freedom of expression promotes individualgrowth and human dignity. The right to think aboutand arrive at your own conclusions concerningmorality, politics, or anything else, is part ofindividual freedom. That right would be meaninglesswithout the freedom to speak and write about youropinions, and without the freedom to test thoseopinions by comparing them with the views of others.■ Freedom of expression is important for theadvancement of knowledge. New ideas are morelikely to be developed in a community that allowsfree discussion. As the British philosopher JohnStuart Mill (1806-1873) said, progress is possibleonly when all points of view can be expressed andconsidered. This way, scientific or other discoveriescan form the basis for future discoveries andinventions.■ Freedom of expression is a necessary part of ourrepresentative government. In our system ofgovernment, the government responds to the will ofthe people. If the people are to instruct governmentproperly, they must have access to information, ideas,and different points of view. Freedom of expressionis crucial both in determining policy and inmonitoring how well the government is carrying outits responsibilities.■ Freedom of expression is vital to bringing aboutpeaceful social change. The right to express one'sideas freely provides a "safety valve" for stronglyheld opinions. Freedom of expression allows you totry to influence public opinion through persuasionrather than by resorting to violence.■ Freedom of expression is essential for theprotection of all individual rights. The freeexpression of ideas and the right to speak against theviolation of one's rights by others or by thegovernment are essential for the protection of all theother rights of the individual.

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The article in the image lists 5 arguments for why freedom of speech is important. Is the 5th argument most convincing to you? Why? LESSON 30How Does the First AmendmentProtect Freedom of Expression?Purpose of LessonThe First Amendment says that &#34;Congress shall makeno law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of thepress, or the right of the people peaceably toassemble, and to petition the Government for aredress of grievances.&#34; Together these four rightsmay be considered as one the right to freedom ofexpression.In this lesson you examine the benefits that freedomof speech and freedom of the press offer to theindividual and society, why they were important tothe Founders, and the circumstances under which thegovernment should be able to limit them.When you finish this lesson, you should be able toexplain the importance of freedom of expression toboth the individual and society and its historicalsignificance. You should be able to explainconsiderations useful in deciding when to place limitson freedom of speech and press and be able to take,defend, and evaluate positions on issues involving theright to freedom of expression.Terms to Knowlibelclear and present dangerSedition Act of 1798seditious libeltime, place, and mannerrestrictionsWhy is protecting the right to freedomof expression important?The First Amendment was written because the Foundersbelieved that the freedom to express personal opinionsis essential to a free government. The Founders knewfrom their own experience and knowledge of history thatthe freedom to write and publish must be protected fromgovernment interference.It is not easy for anyone to tolerate the speech or writingsof those with whom they strongly disagree. In ademocracy, the danger to freedom of speech comes notonly from government officials but also from majoritiesintolerant of minority opinions.The pressures to suppress freedom of expression arewidespread and powerful in any society. It is important,therefore, to remind ourselves constantly of theimportant benefits of freedom of expression to theindividual and society. Among the arguments that favorfree speech are the following:■ Freedom of expression promotes individualgrowth and human dignity. The right to think aboutand arrive at your own conclusions concerningmorality, politics, or anything else, is part ofindividual freedom. That right would be meaninglesswithout the freedom to speak and write about youropinions, and without the freedom to test thoseopinions by comparing them with the views of others.■ Freedom of expression is important for theadvancement of knowledge. New ideas are morelikely to be developed in a community that allowsfree discussion. As the British philosopher JohnStuart Mill (1806-1873) said, progress is possibleonly when all points of view can be expressed andconsidered. This way, scientific or other discoveriescan form the basis for future discoveries andinventions.■ Freedom of expression is a necessary part of ourrepresentative government. In our system ofgovernment, the government responds to the will ofthe people. If the people are to instruct governmentproperly, they must have access to information, ideas,and different points of view. Freedom of expressionis crucial both in determining policy and inmonitoring how well the government is carrying outits responsibilities.■ Freedom of expression is vital to bringing aboutpeaceful social change. The right to express one'sideas freely provides a &#34;safety valve&#34; for stronglyheld opinions. Freedom of expression allows you totry to influence public opinion through persuasionrather than by resorting to violence.■ Freedom of expression is essential for theprotection of all individual rights. The freeexpression of ideas and the right to speak against theviolation of one's rights by others or by thegovernment are essential for the protection of all theother rights of the individual.

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Freedom of expression is a basic human right and it is essential for the protection of all…