The New Freedom

“Censor” according to Webster's Dictionary means“ to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable. Its central characteristic is the suppression of an idea or image because it offends or disturbs someone, or because they disagree with it.” Censoring textbooks and school literature isn't a correct way to prevent “inappropriate” content from falling into kids hands and it causes more harm to kids than it does good. Some of the books that were banned or censored…

to her parents. Her father, who is a college professor, receives a job advancement opportunity which causes her family to move, which relieve a lot of Alice’s worrying. The move is very difficult for Alice at first. During all of the adjusting in a new town, Alice feels like an outcast in both her town and school. Almost immediately, she comes into the acquaintance of a girl named Beth, who soon becomes her closest friend. When Beth leaves for a summer camp, Alice goes to stay with her…

Gatsby’s original name is James Gatz. Gatz is born poor, but wishes to be greater, and so he pursues greater wealth. At the age of seventeen, upon realising that he would not be able to overcome the barrier between new money and old money, he creates the persona of Jay Gatsby, and entirely omits and recreates his past. In doing this, he creates a narrow single story for himself of which he is not willing to step out — he is Jay Gatsby, and he cares about his wealth…

Congress may at its discretion wholly exempt certain classes of property from taxation, or may tax them at a lower rate than other property. Walz v. Tax Com. of New York, 397 US 664 (1970). The Establishment Clause does not always bar a state from regulating conduct simply because it harmonizes with religious canons. Marsh v. Chambers, 463 U.S. 783 (1983). Government may not demonstrate a preference for one particular…

where people are safe, happy and find the content more useful for references. Everyone has the right to share their knowledge (VALUE JUDGEMENT), but according to me, we can’t risk other’s life. People who have interests in fire technology might learn new thing about how to make a bomb, but I totally feel unsafe because it will lead to more danger in society. Also, if people who see his information found a better ways to build a bomb they might consider, that if Bob can post his recipe to build a…

Hello I'm Maddi Rose, my partners are Sophia Farenga and Madison Mueller. Today my group and I are taking the side that kids should not wear uniforms to public schools. The first amendment says that people have freedom of expression. School uniforms shows neither of those things. According to ProCon.org, “The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees that all individuals have the right to express themselves freely.” 13 year old Kamran Khan stood outside his impoverished family, doused…

Living in the United States people have the right to speak freely and to act freely. Of course, some of their actions might have some repercussions, but indeed they have the right to those actions. How would you feel if one of your actions was to protest an idea or event because it was inhumane in your eyes. You felt like your voice had to be heard in order to make a change, but with speaking out, the government came and not only told you, you were wrong but also decided to kill you because you…

Art, whether it be paintings, statues, sculptures, etc., is meant to provoke and inspire the audience. Artists use different techniques in order to provoke the feeling they want, or to display the message they feel is important, sometimes, these techniques could offend members of the audience; however, censoring art does not prevent offending/corrupting the audience, but rather limits exposure to real life situations such as racism/hate speech, sexuality, and graphic material. It is thought by…

Hindu students in particular may often feel like they are under scrutiny from our students and staff. In the UCSC news article “East Remote parking lot graffiti”, the tone and diction of this article strongly suggests that the swastika is a hate symbol: “Regrettably, anti-Semitic graffiti continues to be posted in different campus areas.” (Public Affairs) They also…

A new age of public expression has emerged with the invention of social media and web blogs. This transformation of the manner in which people are able to openly speak with others across the world either publically or privately. Allowing individuals to give their perspective on certain issues occurring in the world are important to educated the public with a different perception. Positive change for the future of the world occurs through discussion, even online. However, there is a downside to…