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Freedom of Speech at School

Freedom of Speech at School. The First Amendment to the US Constitution.

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Freedom of Speech at School

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  1. Freedom of Speech at School

  2. The First Amendment to the US Constitution 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.

  3. There will be no national religion The government can’t stop you from exercising your religion, or penalize you for your religion The government can’t say you can’t say something The Government can’t say you can’t protest peacefully The government can’t say you can’t sign a petition Plain English Please!

  4. Article 1, Section 5, Washington State Constitution • Every person may freely speak, write and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right.

  5. Did any of these people actually speak English!? • The government can’t stop you from writing something. • The government can’t stop you from saying something.

  6. The First Change A play on the history of the 1st Amendment

  7. Scene One: 1776, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • A group of gentlemen are committing treason by signing a petition • This treasonous petition is called the Declaration of Independence

  8. Scene Two: 1789, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • The Bill of Rights (including the first amendment) are officially adopted

  9. Scene Three: 2002, Juneau, Alaska • Joseph Frederick was suspended after holding up a controversial sign across the street from his high school (What was the sign about?) Juneau High School

  10. Still scene three… • Joe takes his case all the way to the supreme court

  11. Yet again, scene three… • Joe argued the school infringed on his first amendment rights • The school said he was promoting illegal drugs

  12. The school won

  13. Joseph didn’t get anything out of his suit. • His suspension remained in the records.

  14. In the Schools favor Justice Scalia Justice Kennedy Justice Tomas Justice Breyer Justice Alito In Frederick’s favor Justice Stevens Justice Ginsburg Justice Souter The score card

  15. Meet the State Justices I interviewed the Justices of the Washington State Supreme Court. Here are their answers.

  16. My question:Should kids at school have complete free speech? In other words, should the administration be able to censure kids and teens at school?

  17. ALL RISE! The Supreme court is now answering (Just kidding)

  18. General Themes • Reasonable restrictions. • Circumstances • Language of the constitution • Libel restricted

  19. Chief Justice Gerry Alexander • Students are not without speech • Protesting with a button vs. a sign • En loco parentis

  20. Justice James Johnson • There is a strong argument for free speech • Morse vs. Fredrick is more likely to be protected in WA

  21. Justice Mary Fairhurst • Reasonable restrictions. “You’re not free to say anything, anywhere, anytime.” • “Reasonable time place and manner”

  22. Justice Susan Owens • “Different standards for students than for adults” • “The internet is a ginormous (sic) gray area” • “Schools are allowed to make stringent rules” (like dress codes)

  23. Justice Tom Chambers • Originally made an appointment, but had to cancel due to personal issues.

  24. Associate Chief Justice Charles Johnson • Not available to meet

  25. Justice Richard Sanders • Unable (too busy) to meet with me. • Darn. • By the way, his office thought I was in college. 

  26. Justice Barbra Madsen • Unable to meet with me. • Darn. Again.

  27. Justice Debra Stephens • Unable to meet. • *Sigh* • Recently appointed on December 4, 2007, to the Supreme Court.

  28. The Question and Arguments Tada!

  29. My question:Should kids at school have complete free speech? In other words, should the administration be able to censure kids and teens at school?

  30. Aye! (yes, free speech) • The first amendment and Art. 1, Sec. 5 guarantee free speech • We don’t shed our rights when we walk into school • Most teens have the judgment to figure out when and when not to say something

  31. Nay! (not absolute free speech) • Teens might have the judgment, but, do they use it? • Someone could say something offensive, like swear, and no-one could do anything • Also, the amendment doesn’t guarantee free speech anywhere, it just says congress can’t make a law about it.

  32. Ladies and Gentlemen Please remember to be courteous. Those in favor of no limits Those opposed to no limits START YOUR DEBATING!!!!

  33. Bidi-bidi-bidi, That’s all Folks! Go Porky!

  34. Don’t look at me Think of what to say… GOT IT!!!

  35. Uncle Sam is watching you comrade…

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