In the article, “The Indispensable Opposition,” Walter Lippmann expresses his concern regarding freedom of speech by using ethos and backs up his reasoning by using imagery, juxtaposition, and motifs. Lippmann explains that freedom of speech is technically right given to all Americans but becomes a matter of pure toleration when listening to one’s opponent. He builds on his point by offering to explanations to his argument. He says the that we protect the right of freedom of speech because we are unselfish and want to hear what our opponents have to say, or do we protect freedom of speech simply for our own sake and tolerate others in the meantime. Throughout the article, Lippmann uses juxtaposition as tool to develop his argument. Lippmann
