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    his Freedom of Speech “Donald Trump has become the biggest- what seems like the only- political story in the country” (Continetti par.1). The billionaire, Donald Trump, known for Trump Towers and The Trump Organization, has decided to run for the presidency in 2016. Recently, he has been criticized for making harsh remarks about Mexico, women, and illegal immigration. Many people believe that Trump shouldn’t say whatever is on his mind. I believe that Donald Trump has the right to freedom of…

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    predict our country? I most certainly do. In a commencement speech by Colin Powell presented for Howard University in 1994, Powell talks about several adversities and issues, such as freedom of speech at Howard University, the moving forward of several countries, having pride in your race and heritage, and how if you want to succeed in life, you must be prepared to go through copious of adversities and challenges. I believe that with this speech and the contents of it, a message was purveyed…

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    have as citizens. While reading documents such as Stride Towards Freedom and the Declaration of Independence, I have learned what it takes to be a true American. A few months ago we started learning about freedom of speech and what it means when it is taken away. The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to…

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    people posses the right to many individual freedoms, including the freedom of speech. In liberal democracies these rights are protected by governments through social contract and consent to be governed. A conflict that generally arises with freedom of speech is: how far can freedom of speech go? In many realms of socio-political debate the idea of free speech versus hate speech is often brought to attention. In a liberal democratic society freedom of speech must be allowed to the fullest extent…

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    Freedom of speech is a privilege all Americans share. A person can state whatever they please, so long as it doesn’t cause a clear and present danger, without government interference. The idea that someone can legally think, be, and say whatever they want is what lead millions of immigrants to form the U.S. back in 1776 and is the same reason people fight for their right to live here today. Thanks to information being so accessible in this digital age, individuals are told that they are allowed…

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    Perhaps the greatest freedom America can boast is it’s right to freedom of speech. From the first amendment of the Constitution (source 1), free speech has been the groundwork for our society’s development and liberties. Free speech is allows us to let our voices be heard, to criticize, to call upon change, to share ideas and information and prevent ignorance, and it is a gift that Americans are more fortunate to have then a great portion of the world. Free speech is one of the freedoms…

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    Freedom of Speech is the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint. This is stating that people may speak their mind without consequences. Is that really true? Or do they get away with saying things because they are sly about it, or they do not think about the consequences. People can say what they want, when they want to, and to whomever they want. Is this what the First Amendment was intended for? One of the biggest scenarios with Freedom of Speech that bothers me is pushy…

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    Freedom of Speech If freedom of speech is the first amendment of the constitution, then why can’t students use this amendment at universities across this great country? Freedom of speech is important to college campuses because the purpose of college is to break past the boundaries of where education stands today. It’s a place where students achieve higher education and where students can find other students with the common interests to form groups and recruit more students into those groups.…

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    In the United Staes, everyone can express his or her opinion or beliefs. The United States is a unique country in terms of the Freedom of Speech. Nobody would have right to sue you or put you in the jail because of something abusive that you say. In under certain circumstances, freedom of speech can be limited. For instance, if you cause fear to people around you, or if you tell someone that you want to kill him or kill her. There are several reasons why The Government of the United States has…

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    Tech and Amendment Essay The first amendment states that art is protected by freedom of speech. I do believe that everyone should have their right to have freedom of speech, but when it comes down to a song written about a confessed crime, I think the police should investigate more into the case rather than to hear the song and charge them. Some people express their feelings a little differently than others, sometimes in a way that seems violent or alarming… But just because they write a song…

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