Personal Concerns On Social Media

Social media has become an essential part of a modern lifestyle. Social media is where people go to learn from each other as well as being able to connect with friends and family, but most importantly to communicate with one another. As part of our First Amendment right here in the United States social media sites such as Facebook is a valuable outlet for free expression. Some countries such as Cuba does not permit that right and can be a cause of prosecution or arrest.
As a huge part of our daily life, social media has a lot of influence on the world today. According to The First Amendment, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or …show more content…
If someone posts a status that they agree with or like, a comment can be added to express how one feels on the subject. Perhaps this could even open a broader conversation and other friends can get involved to express their own opinions or concerns on the subject or matter. Sharing ideas and thoughts are part of freedom of expression and it is a right we have to be able to freely express a feeling or thought. Some people may rebute that sharing ones owns feelings or thoughts should be kept to themselves without displaying personal concerns on social media. Sharing different views will not only build a following but also will gain confidence to satisfy a person’s concern for a personal appeal or to feel valued an individual with rights to display such thoughts or opinions. Many people use Facebook to comment on political issues. Scrolling through Facebook there are a wide spread of opinions boasting or criticizing the presidential candidates. This is most popular during election time. Though this is controversial, social media provides us an outlet to agree or disagree with each candidates individual policies. It is a way to open up a discussion and address our concerns as Americans to the policies that are being implemented and weather or not they will be beneficial. This helps to make a personal choice during elections as to whose side one will choose. Social …show more content…
Sometimes we take for granted the freedom of expression and speech that we have the ability to express ourselves through the many forms of social media. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects our rights to freedom of speech and expression to the fullest extent. In some countries, such as Cuba, the citizen’s do not have the same opportunities as we Americans have like being able to express our thoughts and concerns on Facebook. Internet freedom, especially through social media sites such as Facebook is very limited in communist countries like Cuba. Social media is a great way to share opinions, political views and personal thoughts. Motivational posts help to inspire people to reach individual goals or to seek encouragement. Social media is the ultimate arena in which you learn, communicate and express yourself. It is how we connect and share our views and values with friends, family and coworkers. Social media is the future that unites the world and coerces communication and it is because we have that right here in America to express those views freely and without prosecution or