Why Do We Need Government Regulation?

When people view the government, they usually have two opinions. They either think the government is awesome and should be constantly at work, or they think that the government has too many regulations and should not interfere with with oversight. Basically, the government has either imposed too many regulations or not enough. The basic definition of regulation are government laws that limit. For me, I believe the government has had its ups and downs, but mostly is in compliance to provide regulations that are for the people. I will explain my opinion in regards to cases pertaining to the freedom of speech, labor laws, commerce clause, and the Fellow Servant Doctrine. In the first amendment of the United States Constitution, we see a not so absolute definition of freedom of speech, which the ability to inform and influence. People have a right to express their message, however, there is fine print to this amendment that the government has made clear in Schenck v US where a man was charged for yelling “fire” in a crowded theatre. Justice Holmes believes that “the most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing panic” (HDKSLSLSSH 661). Holmes is saying that this is not a form of protected speech …show more content…
Many people do not know that the Supreme Court rules unbiased towards controversy and that they are strict to the interpretations of the Constitution and to the promotion of person safety and the prevention of crime and violence. Citizens believe that the government is out to get them, everyone has their own opinion. However, I believe that the government is doing a great job at protecting us while allowing us for various freedoms. We are the land of the free and home of the brave, if you do not agree with the rulings of the government, speak up or ship