In Essay 19, Freedom of Expression: Policy Reflects Common Sense by Kenneth W. Starr, we are able to clearly see the premises that give way to his main conclusion. This conclusion being that the Supreme Court reviewing this case should rule in favor of Deborah Morse. According to the First Amendment, students have the ability to exercise their freedom of speech, but in, during, or at school functions this right becomes limited. Only appropriate expression is allowed and the school’s faculty judge appropriateness. However, after reading the article one can conclude that this argument is fallacious due to the fallacies that can be found within the arguments guided by the premises.
To start, the author states,“Principal Morse reasonably determined on the spot that Frederick's obtrusive sign violated school policy prohibiting students from advocating the use of substances illegal to minors. This policy expressly applied to on- and off-campus activities. School rules such as this are commonplace throughout the …show more content…
In view of the staggering drug problem in America-half of high school students use drugs illegally by graduation, often on school property-policies that keep pro-drug messages out of the school environment reflect common sense.” Usually when a reader sees the words, for decades, for thousands of years, or since the beginning of time, readers mistakenly assume the argument commits the fallacy of Appeal to Tradition. However, this is a clear example of Red-Herring due to the fact that this article's main concentration is on the debate of students freedom of speech, not the drug use among teens in the United States. The extra information on teen drug usage in America might be true, although is it irrelevant to main
To start, the author states,“Principal Morse reasonably determined on the spot that Frederick's obtrusive sign violated school policy prohibiting students from advocating the use of substances illegal to minors. This policy expressly applied to on- and off-campus activities. School rules such as this are commonplace throughout the …show more content…
In view of the staggering drug problem in America-half of high school students use drugs illegally by graduation, often on school property-policies that keep pro-drug messages out of the school environment reflect common sense.” Usually when a reader sees the words, for decades, for thousands of years, or since the beginning of time, readers mistakenly assume the argument commits the fallacy of Appeal to Tradition. However, this is a clear example of Red-Herring due to the fact that this article's main concentration is on the debate of students freedom of speech, not the drug use among teens in the United States. The extra information on teen drug usage in America might be true, although is it irrelevant to main