Hate speech

The free speech in this country is an flexible as the law is. What I mean is, the Constitution is so vague, and so outdated, that it is up to the Supreme Court to interpret and determine what the law really means. But the law can be bent in different ways that will sway for someone else’s favor when it is convenient for them. The same goes for the freedom of speech. Since middle school, it’s been taught that we have the freedom of speech, but it’s limited. Like yelling that there’s a fire in a…

College to prevent any discrimination towards students in which they have started to implement speech codes that regulate what can and cannot be said on campuses. Under the 1st amendment all speech is protected no matter how offensive or hurtful they might be and these speech codes violate these students’ rights. The policies at HCC towards hate speech also infringe on students ' right of freedom of speech and expression. One of the main points that is promoted is that college allows students…

College and The Freedom of Speech Revolution Is the first amendment actually safe to use at any given time? According to Greg Lukianoff in the essay “Feigning Free Speech on Campus”, students are being restricted from demonstrating personal beliefs on college campuses across the United States by way of “speech codes”, these codes; detract from the unalienable right of freedom of speech. Most affected, are students between the ages of 18 to 25 who are entering college with unrealistic…

use of offensive speech on college and university campuses has been debated about for many centuries. The debated controversy is based on ethnic beliefs that students should be shielded from offensive speech such as racist slurs, sexist comments, and profanities. In many universities and colleges, educators’ and students’ speeches are regulated by speech codes to restrict individuals from expressing hate towards other individuals or matters. Universities and colleges apply speech codes on…

speaking in a polite tone and speaking politically correct. Political correctness should be used when talking to the media. The media today has a way of transforming what you say into what no one wants to hear you say. A well thought out speech suddenly becomes a hate speech against a certain race. Which is why there is a difference between talking to the media and talking to your buddies. When talking in ordinary conversations, ordinary terms and sayings can be used. People should speak what is…

Freedom of speech is a great thing that we have in America. Taking it away would not allow us to fight for our own rights. Hate groups can test this amendment which makes anyone question whether they should speak out about something or not do anything at all. Many people think about themselves and only care what happens to them but, having your town get invaded by a hate group would change your outlook. No one would want anyone to take away their rights. However, there are good ways and bad…

you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” – S.G Tallentyre. Freedom of speech was established in the first amendment of the United States constitution in 1971 and coincided with the freedom of religion and the right to assemble. Why do we need the right to free speech? Free speech is a human right that prevents hate speech from arising thus promoting a healthy, free culture. Free speech is one of the most important freedoms and rights in the world that allow for people to…

has been brought to our attention within the last couple weeks, is the speech Charles Barkley gave in a church about how he favors the police. Now, take in mind that Charles Barkley is in the basketball hall of fame for his spectacular play during his career. However, once retired, Barkley has started to become more involved with trying to change communities across the United States. With this being said, Barkley’s hour long speech did not go as planned. Barkley arrived in Baltimore forty eight…

especially giving their opinions in public areas. A purpose of giving speech is to change audiences’ thoughts or provide information that people do not know or incite people to do something for benefits. People usually see a president of a country gives their speech in front of its citizens to inform situations and policy of a nation. Audiences also have to ponder what the president talks about. However, this kind of speech is verified by qualified officers who work for the government before…

For every coin, there are two distinct sides. Sadly, UC Davis, like every other college in the US, has had the same problem with Free Speech. On one side, many of the people who attend or work at their campus want to be able to speak their minds freely without being harassed or chastised. For them, being able to say whatever they want is a right that should not be limited by policies and restriction, while, for others, there should be a limit to what people can say. By specifying what students…