In chapter 4, American Government, " The right of expression in not absolute; several key restrictions limit our ability to speak or publish opinions under certain circumstances(page 124)." The constitution protects most forms of expression, especially political speech; but, incitement of a criminal act, is not protected because they are considered " fitting words." On page 124, The supreme court states " threatening symbolic speech, such as burning a cross on the lawn of an African American family home." That is defamation of character and cannot be protected by the first amendment. Also in public schools rights of children are limited because of restrictions on speech " that interferes with school discipline or rights of others(page 126)."
