Degrees of freedom

distractive from classroom work and deemed the content less than appropriate for the given age and grade level. Many states have adapted laws that govern protection to student journalists’ enhanced press freedom; however, the First Amendment does not protect all persons equally, as a student’s freedom of expression may be limited if it is found to significantly disrupt a school day. Facts The school administration of Anytown, USA backs the decision of the principal of Anytown High School in his…

As a student, I have always asked myself the same question in every grade, “Why does my English suck?” In school, I was the student that would just get by with C’s and barely grasp the concepts that I’ve been taught. I could not understand why I wasn’t good in English, but it was my first language. Then I realized that I wasn’t great in English because I disliked reading, and that was one significant way of learning it. Eventually, I found myself in a classroom full of students who can barely…

jobs, the voice of the people, and the freedom we are given. We have a right to these opportunities. These opportunities are what make so many…

ideas of the public or the public interest. This goal is important in the view of those who support regulation because the public sphere helps to circulate ideas and diversity and allows democracy to function which allows individuals to express their freedom of speech and allows for the diversity of media content. Structure and agency are also important in the idea of the public sphere. The term structure and agency is used by individuals to explain society. Structure is defined as “the…

Christians living in America today are often told about how depraved society can be, and how the world is falling apart. Some remain lukewarm and apathetic while others do their part to try and improve the world. Still others have become bitter towards secularism, believing that the problems in this country stem from a lack of institutional religiosity. Many of these people proclaim that America would be a better place if only schools led prayer and taught the creation story. Yet these people…

controversy, ideology, space limitations, and other innumerable factors. The internet is most likely the only major media outlet that doesn’t require going through such editorial scrutiny (Fieser). Defenders of internet neutrality work to preserve this freedom from restriction. Unfortunately, pornographic images can show up in even the most innocent of searches, so it is necessary for things such as this to have at least a basic amount censorship to protect young minds. There are some ethical…

One uses this freedom in every aspect of their lives. For example, Zach shows considerable strength when admitting that he wants to be a lawyer even though it is basically impossible for him as an African- American. “ ‘I’ve just never heard of a Negro lawyer, that’s all…

China. Also, in China there is a strong systems and controls complex to use the internet. Internet users in China do not enjoy absolute freedom to use the internet because of the strict procedures for the use of the internet in China. The Chinese government believes that they must suppress the freedom of the internet in order for the people cannot get to the freedom of expression of the problems that occur in their community. Also the Chinese government believes that the most likely of internet…

When Dr. Kristen Irwin lectured on Pierre Bayle and his ideas about religious toleration, she introduced many people to a new way of thinking about religion and toleration. Dr. Irwin first spoke about Pierre Bayle’s life and the historical context that influenced his thinking. Bayle lived during a period of turmoil in the Church. With many groups separating themselves from Rome, religious life was not as uniform as it used to be. With these changes came persecution. Pierre Bayle was raised…

Sedition Act of 1798 created a great debate over the meaning of freedom of speech and the press because it limited what people could say. The two opposing views were crafted by Henry Lee and James Madison. Lee believed that freedom of speech and the press meant exactly what it did when Blackstone wrote it for England, which is that it is a freedom from prior restraint and nothing more. However, Madison stated that the American concept of freedom of the press and speech went beyond what is stated…