Hate speech

freedom of speech has and continues to be used as the basis for oppression of others is a contradiction in itself. For far too long, individuals have been the target of free speech hate banter and silenced in practicing their own right of free speech because they are left feeling inferior to the groups who silence them. Freedom of speech is not an equal right but a right granted by those who control the consequences of practicing free speech. In the last year, practicing free speech in the form…

When we think of freedom of speech we think of it as we can say what we want without consequences. There are a lot of bad things that you can say with freedom of speech it is truely a gift, that should never be taken away. Freedom of speech is one of the first rights in the USA and it is the first amendment. Martin Luther king is a great example of freedom of speech. He is my favorite person in U.S history. There are some presidential debates about freedom of speech that have made me realize we…

The right to freedom of speech is the first amendment to the constitution. We should protect the right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech allows people to debate with other people. In passage 3 it says that "this progress--occurred in part because free speech allowed people to comfort errors and pose new ideas about a topic or debate." This proves because it shows that the people are able to comfort other if they are wrong which shows the people using freedom of speech. Also in passage 3 it…

around him arose. No matter the vulgarity, everyone like Valle is “justified” to speak their mind, as long as it doesn’t harm the government. Yet, what happens when it harms the people? The dangers of free speech were first defined in the case Brandenberg v. Ohio in 1969, stated that the hate speech of “crime, sabotage, violence or . . . terrorism as a means of accomplishing…

Over years there have been times when freedom of speech would be taken away from people or be said to be more towards hate and bullying. Sometimes people would mistreat the freedom of speech to do what they want and get their way. It has also come to the point where freedom of speech would be only be allowed for some people instead of everyone because some people just don’t agree with someone's thoughts and opinions that sometimes they’ll say it offending them when really it’s nothing be…

Many Americans can argue that the freedom of all speech is not constitutional or morally right due to the use of vulgar comments by some. However, some Americans strongly agree with the U.S. Constitution and its First Amendment because it allows for the expression of all opinions. This strong belief entitles Americans to the freedom of speech. It is essential for the allowance of expression of opinions no matter if they differ from popular belief. An example of this is that many schools and…

A renowned symbol all over the world notorious for the representation of anti-semitic sentiment and mass-genocide during WWII, the swastika. The mere mention of this hate symbol seems to be taboo in many schools in California, simply due to how educational system intentionally defines it. However, if schools were not to assume the malicious connotation of this symbol, what would it symbolize? UCSC, like many other colleges seem to forget the true meaning behind this once genial symbol, or are…

that freedom of speech is an absolute right. Although limited freedom of speech and expression was practiced in the Roman Republic, the first mention of it in modern history is in 1689 with the ratification of the English Bill of Rights. The document stated that freedom of speech exists inside Parliament. However, this did not protect the right…

most influential and controversial people of our generation. Events such as the NFL players National Anthem protests have shown that our society is becoming more polarized in their own replaced. Over the past decade, our definition of the Freedom of Speech and the first amendment have become variations of its original content. The first amendment is an important factor in change in our country, and individuals such as NFL players with a platform have the potential to influence the masses should…

their first amendment rights to speak out against it. Despite my praise of the first amendment, there are reasons why someone would be opposed to its importance or it’s concept in general. I’ve actually already gone over one of the reasons. Freedom of speech and assembly can be a double-edged sword. People can campaign and spread…