Having Free Speech is the basic right that Americans have, it is the ability to speaks one’s mind and ideas. Theres are many benefits to having the ability to project ideas without censorship. Caleb Yong author of “Does Freedom of Speech Include Hate Speech?” argues that the liberal justice has a special protection against the restriction of speech and expression, he calls it “Free Speech Principle” where it includes its “sensitivity to the distinction between coverage and protection (Yong)” that the speech should be monitored. Hate speech is too broad to single out the negative effect that it can have in any group. The main concept of this article includes the four categories that hate speech can be set in. The first one is targeted abusive speech, second large number of abusive speech, third organized political exclusivity, and fourth slander against any specific groups. Certain speeches do not fall under the Free Speech Principle which are called “uncovered speech,” when that occurs there has to be a counter part to the speech. It has to have benefit and cost, usually the benefits out weighs the harm in the speech. Freedom of Speech is supported by justification because each speech is given factor in some benefit that over rules the harm that is caused or can cause. It also has certain limitations on the speech and reasons for the limitations that may violate the rights of the speaker or listener which is known as “non-consequentialist justification.” It is important to be able to evaluate the different diversity of ideas and opinions. It also allows people to be able to interact with each other in discussion and form different opinion based on the facts presented and the beliefs each person abides by. Although speeches can have effect the audience whether it is negative or positive each person is entitle to form there own opinion that they believe is right. Without this basic right “people would not be able to develop intellectually and spiritually, unless they are free to formulate their beliefs and political attitudes through public discussion, and in response to the criticism of others (Barendt 1985, p.14).” In “Predicting the Importance of Freedom of Speech and the Perceived Harm of Hate Speech” by Daniel Downs and Gloria Cowan express how free speech through the context of hate speech discriminate against specific member of a certain groups. With hate speech there is an unfair balance of power, “freedom of speech reinforces inequality with oppressive speech, violating the 14th Amendment of the constitution guarantee of equal protection under the law (Downs and Cowan).” Some example of hate speeches that can lead to negative effects are about race, gender, hate speeches on college campuses and many more. There has been restriction on speeches because of slander, threats against groups or a person, false information that can have a negative effect on the public. There are many reason how hate speech can lead to negative consequences. “In conflict between the harm of hate speech versus freedom of speech is viewed as a moral rather than political conflict (Gilligan’s 1982).” There has also been studies done that show how hate speech differs in gender women tend to be more sensitive than men. Women are more aware of hate speeches because it creates inequality and discriminates against minority groups. Many women are also the main target for those type of speeches. Having the freedom of speech allows for ideas and opinions to be formed, but that does not mean, it does not lead to consequence. There have been many hate crimes against specific groups because of speeches
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I agree with Caleb Yong article on how free speech is important because he explained how lead each person to form the own ideas and opinion and individualize themselves, and although it can lead to hate speeches there is also speeches that benefit for the better. It’s important for people to speak your opinion and ideas without having to have restriction on how important the matter is to you. Every speech has its negative and positive points but it usually the benefits out weigh the negative factor of the speech. I do think that is very important to keep in mind that every action has its
I agree with Caleb Yong article on how free speech is important because he explained how lead each person to form the own ideas and opinion and individualize themselves, and although it can lead to hate speeches there is also speeches that benefit for the better. It’s important for people to speak your opinion and ideas without having to have restriction on how important the matter is to you. Every speech has its negative and positive points but it usually the benefits out weigh the negative factor of the speech. I do think that is very important to keep in mind that every action has its