Freedom

Jordan Clarke- Freedom of the Press is part of the five main freedoms represented in the first amendment of the constitution of the United States. The constitution was ratified in 1791 putting freedom of the Press in full development and has since evolved and impacted current amendments and technology in modern day. We enjoy freedom of press under the First Amendment to the Constitution and it can be characterized as immunity from government control or censorship thus the right to publish…

country right now; Do you believe that speeches from the past can 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…

Americans 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…

The freedom of speech, press, and religion have been pillars of the United States and other Democratic nations who knew they needed to have these rights guaranteed. The freedom of discussion was a tool against tyranny, it was known that those who can talk, gather, and discuss were given the power of expression and the power of change. Being able to say what you want, and need is a cornerstone of diversification that allows the ideals of democracy to continue into a new era. So why would…

Freedom of expression is a uniquely American tradition, at least to the extent we have here. Amy Witherbee, a researcher who studies how democracy and censorship go hand and hand said “At the core of censorship is always a parallel belief in the ability of an idea to alter lives and change nations. The challenge is to let those ideas wreak their havoc, and trust in our capacity as the citizens of a democracy to make of the damage something better than what was there before. If, on the other hand…

I recently watched the movie Freedom Writers, directed by Richard LaGravenese took place in Woodrow Wilson high school in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The film was about a highly inspiring teacher Mrs. Erin Gruwell who is fresh out of college, played by actress Hilary Swank. The story line is about integration, high school students that are not interested in learning, in light of the lifestyles they live. The setting of the movie was based in a low poverty area that involved gang life, black…

thinking is very bad when your denying the students their rights. While colleges banning words that are known to be offensive is good, the banning of rudimentary words and unfair punishment is obviously, over doing it, and is holding back given right of freedom of speech. Some will argue that there is nothing wrong with colleges, but this way of thinking is false. For example, the argument will be made that college institutions are protecting students from harmless ideas and words that may…

Personal freedom is the foundation of society. Individuals need personal freedom to attain contentment in life. They can express their freedom by establishing their voice. However, individuals should be cautious of how loud their voices are, because they could lose their voice as a consequence. This idea of the importance of personal freedom is often explored in literature. In the film "Dead Poet's Society," Peter Weir makes powerful use of character development to suggest that achieving…

The Freedom of Religion Religious Freedom The First Amendment Right within the Constitution guarantees every American citizen the freedom of religion. This includes Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, and if you should so please, Atheism; along with other religious denominations. Unfortunately, the religious liberty is under attack. Not only in our schools, but at work, during social functions, between churches,and in public(Cato institute, 2011). This is an outbreak of opinions and…

Milton Friedman in his book Capitalism and Freedom outlined how he believes the government should function, what it should control, and how it should respond to social issues. Friedman above all else wants to be free, and wants every other person to be free, but how would Milton Friedman respond to the Brown v. Board of Education decision which is generally seen as giving other people’s freedom? Friedman would respond to this situation in two different ways, one on a emotional level, and the…