Freedom of speech in the United States

Sharpton once states, “As I often say, we have come a long way from the days of slavery, but in 2014, discrimination and inequality still saturate our society in modern ways. Though racism may be less blatant now in many cases, its existence is undeniable.” Moreover, what is stated in this quote can help support the fact that although slavery is no longer present in the 21st century, Americans will always treat those of different color with no respect, Americans would celebrate freedom while…

Barack began his speech by being thankful and acknowledging that his presence at the Democratic National Convention was very unlikely. This was effectively used as an attention-getter at the right time because it was an accurate statement, not many times in American politics did one see an African-American have the opportunity to be representing the Democratic Party on a national level. In addition, he explained to the audience his family background in which his grandfather was a cook and his…

1. On June 23, 2015 five appellants in Kansas City, Missouri were arrested for peacefully exercising their freedom of speech by holding informational signs about the war in Afghanistan. They were abiding by all state and local statues including the city’s loitering ordinance that states it is “unlawful for any person to . . . stand . . . either alone or in concert with others in a public place in such a manner so as to obstruct any public street, public highway . . . by hindering or impeding…

are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Tomas Jefferson. Freedom matters to me for three main reasons: it is the core principle America was established upon, it gives its citizens certain rights, and it provides greater opportunity. The first reason why freedom matters to me is that it is the core principle America was established upon. During the 16th century, the French Huguenot Pilgrims came to…

are protected under the free speech clause of the First Amendment (Fasoro & Haddock, 2009). The Supreme Court ruled that the issues presented by the church related to the public, thus, they were right to air their views. The court further argued that the expressions made were not meant for private significance. The court further stated that the speech made by Phelps and his followers related to social and political matters that affect society. To determine that the speech was a reaction to…

became one of the most beloved and well-known Presidents of the United States. In 1961, as the Cold War reached its culmination, America stood in a time of turmoil that struggled with racial inequalities and social injustices. Fearful and confused the American people yearned for a powerful yet compassionate leader. Kennedy provided this reassurance to the American people when he was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. Despite being amongst International chaos, Kennedy’s…

been alive for many decades throughout the United states. Hypocrisy is the act of stating that one has certain beliefs, but their actions contradict their words. In Federick Douglass’s speech he mentions multiple acts that the American people commit, therefore classifying them as “hypocrites”. A toulmin analysis of Douglass’s speech highlights the claim that American society behaves hypocritically by celebrating independence and simultaneously denying freedom to slaves and such analysis also…

discrimination that existed for black Americans. He gave countless memorable moments while fighting for justice. These include the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and publication of his numerous books. August 28th 1963, Martin Luther King Junior gave his most Influential speech entitled “I Have a Dream.” During the speech, King expressed his opinions of segregation and his plans for the future which emotionally affected the audience. This success came from his…

The Supreme Court has a unique purpose within the United States government. The United States Supreme Court has the ability to guide the actions of the President of the United States and Congress. The Supreme Court’s role is to ensure that the President or Congress do not make decisions that can violate any articles of the Constitution. “It can tell a President that his actions are not allowed by the Constitution. It can tell Congress that a law, it passed violated the U.S. Constitution and is,…

The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is the document that declares that the United States are separate from Great Britain. It is important because we are declared separate and it gives us certain rights and freedoms. It shows that the people have a word in the government and freedom in this country.The Declaration of Independence uses many of the enlightenment thinkers’ ideas and their ideas affected how it was created. The ideas of Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and…