Speech act

All over the word hate crimes are a problem, people need to become more educated on how hate crimes negatively impact people's lives. If society becomes further educated on the negative emotional and criminal effects of hate crimes, then the overall percentage of hate crimes will decrease. A hate crime is defined as an offense motivated by hatred, bias, or prejudice, based on the race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation of another individual or a group…

subjected to religious jokes, whether we’re the ones telling them or the ones being laughed at. Some of the greatest of all comedians – Joan Rivers, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Tina Fey, Chelsea Handler, have all utilized religion in their acts and used it to push boundaries in some of their most famous punch lines. Humor is a tool used to discuss, poke fun, and lift spirits about more serious topics in life. What might offend some might make another smile. Author of “On Liberty”,…

place restrictions on what the media can and cannot publish. According to the Bill of Rights, Amendment 1, “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 peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” (1). Over the years, these rights have been…

Jake Hughes Ms. Duguay English 12 29 April 2016 Syria: Syria, in western Asia, is currently engaged in a civil war, a war of government versus the people. Peaceful protesters came together to find a new leader for the country and the Syrian security forces attacked and killed many in the group. This attack is a direct violation of Articles 20 and 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and has attracted the scrutiny of many countries. Syria needs to enact both of these Articles…

Freedom needs more expressed. We have the right in our belief. Voices from the people that should be heard to better our society. Many people feel that the established rule are not all equal for everyone. However, others argue that laws are set to protect everyone. Henry David Thoreau's clam is correct that one should break the law if one is an agent to injustice because everyone should have an equal right for what they believe in as demonstrated in Hero or Traitor article, Veteran Civil Right…

Hate Crimes Mrs.Galloway English IV, 1st period By: Josenlyn Robinson Josenlyn Robinson English 4 1st period Hate Crimes Introduction a.What are hate crimes? b. The different kinds of hate crimes Who experienced more than others Why do they experience it more? II. Body Why do gays experience more hate crime abuse? Where in the U.S do gays received it more? b. What are some things they experience? Their trauma How do they get over it? c. Police Brutality…

Heins has taken own advice to heart. The controversial what to argue against using procession of children as justification for blanket speech restrictions is to sidestep the debate over media violence and pornography.This source talks about how children should not be allowed to look at the video about social media acts of violence."First Amendment rights of adults. Even if audiences could be separated based on age, how would the government distinguish between violent or sexual…

Rhetorical Act A commencement address is an opening speech that given to graduating students and their family members when they obtain the degree. The person given such a speech is known as a commencement speaker, who is often a famous and elite person as well as would like to share their life experience, values and advice during the speech. This is a platform for speaker to say amazing and unlimited things to attract audiences. Bill Gates has stated at a positive and inspirational college…

Tension builds as the two sides wait to hear of the jury’s decision after both sides have made their claim. The case involves a media website posting a private video for the world to see and judge. It involves a celebrity, their privacy, and past in an open view for people to look at online. Media has been more involved in controversial issues such as this case to create a shock value and to get attention. While some may find this material to be a step towards internet fame, others find this to…

What is freedom? It’s defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Without hindrance and restraint is the key part to this. A person is given the right to freedom in the Constitution. However, their right to freedom gets violated when schools try to force uniforms on a student. There has been many attempts to stretch dress code policies, which aren’t as restrictive as uniforms but still hinder rights. For example, 13 year old Alan Newsom had…