Samuel Morse

cause conflict and opposing views between individuals. Some may use or even abuse the privilege of the first amendment to make offensive comments that affect others in a negative way. In this essay I will be presenting an example of a court case of Morse v. Frederick that test the boundaries of free speech, and how examples from this case effect both sides of the argument, and in addition

Frederick was if Morse violated the First Amendment, or the freedom of speech, by taking down Joseph’s banner. A Similar court case is called the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District when a group of kids decided to wear black armbands during the holiday season

Tyler Chase Harper should not have been suspended for wearing a shirt that was labeled “Homosexuality is Shameful.” Harper wore this shirt due to his religious beliefs and the shirt referenced the section of the bible that supports his idea. Additionally, the shirt was worn on April 21st which is a day that is known to honor support of homosexuals however that does not make this an issue of time place and manner. People do not typically protest when there is no reason to and the fact that it was

the schools rule to not promote illegal drugs (Supreme Court). The case was brought to the Supreme Court, Morse v. Fredrick (2007), and they held, 5-4, that the “school authorities do not violate the First Amendment when they stop students from expressing views that may be interpreted as promoting illegal drug use” (uscourts.gov). Although in this case the Supreme Court was in favor of Morse, this is not always the case. Students do have limited free speech on high school campuses, however in the

Douglas High School in Alaska were allow to go across the street to watch the event. Joseph Frederick and some of his peers held up a banner stating “BONG HiTS 4 JESUS” as the television cameras passed them. The principal of the highschool, Deborah Morse, seized the sign and suspended Frederick for five days for violating the anti-drug policy of the school district. This suspension was later extended to 10 days. The first thing Fredrick did was appeal the suspension to the superintendent. His appeal

The Smallville High School had an annual event every year. Coy Gunner was the star of the school. He came to the Fair with the tee-shirt that had the words “Joints for Jesus” in the front. The back of the shirt said WWJS: What Would Jesus Smoke?!” Both of the sides were written by larger, yellow letters. The images of the shirt looked like Christ smoking marijuana cigarette. Principal Cuthbert was shocked at Gunner. He called Gunner come to his office, and decided to suspend Gunner for ten school

Chastant 1 Caroline Chastant Sherry Sharifian GOVT. 2305 71433 18 September 2017 Civil Liberties & Civil Rights: Fundamentals for US Government Our forefathers established the United States of America as a country where democracy reigns supreme and the ideals of freedom and equality lead society. Now more than ever, the beliefs of our young country are being called into question in the midst of controversial situations and changing times. Despite the struggles of sticking to age old beliefs, civil

hoose to, this does not, however, mean freedom from consequences. One is still allowed backlash for publishing or saying dangerous, reckless, and or deceitful things. The role the government has taken on freedom of speech is one of basing your right to free speech based on the effects of what you have said, in accordance with time manner and place, which is shown by the case Brandenburg v Ohio. In Brandenburg v Ohio, Brandenburg is a leader of the Ku Klux Klan who made a speech which was deemed harmful

their first amendment, however certain portions of a student 's first amendment: freedom of speech may be restricted at schools. In one case Morse v. Frederick, Joseph Frederick held up a banner (at a school supervised event) that said “Bong Hits For Jesus”(Frederick) the word “Bong” was a slang reference to marijuana smoking. When the principal, Deborah Morse, saw the banner she immediately took it away and suspended Joseph

Student Rights in School Freedom of speech is one of the most important parts of the First Amendment, and it applies to everyone-- even students. Every day, students come to school to learn about many things, including citizenship. In order to teach young people rights, they must have rights in the first place. Although students should have free speech rights, the school has a right to limit certain things that could hurt the students. In the past, cases have been brought to the Supreme Court involving