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Freedom of Speech Debate: Should Hate Speech and Flag Burning Be Restricted?

Dive into the controversial topic of free speech restrictions, exploring arguments for and against limiting hate speech, flag burning, and pornography. Understand the implications on society and individual freedoms through historical cases and legal perspectives.

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Freedom of Speech Debate: Should Hate Speech and Flag Burning Be Restricted?

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  1. Chapter 1:Freedom of Speech The Brody Witch Project: Kristy, Craig, Sarah, and Shannon

  2. Should Speech Be Limited?

  3. Hate Speech Should Be Restricted • If allowed to continue freely, hate speech will become the norm • Hate speech can’t be ignored • Violent speech leads to violent actions • “Fighting words” are already restricted ~ 1942- Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire

  4. Hate Speech Should Not Be Restricted • First Amendment protects speech no matter how offensive. • In certain cases of hate speech, ACLU believes more speech is better than less. • Allows people to voice their opinions in a civil manner.

  5. Flag Burning Should Be Restricted • The flag stands for our nation’s sovereignty • American Creed • Two cases are “too many cases”

  6. Flag Burning Should Not Be Restricted • During 105th Congress, “Flag Burning” amendment could not get enough support for vote in Senate • Outrage over flag burning causes some Americans to feel more patriotic • Burning a flag is political speech which should be protected.

  7. Pornography Should Be Restricted • Pornography is objectionable to some • Pornography can physically harm women and children • Censorship can become unenforceable

  8. Pornography Should Not Be Restricted • Limits on pornography could lead to limits on other forms of fringe art • Barnes v. Glenn Theater (1991) • All censorship is political

  9. Free Speech Should Be Restricted • Free Speech can’t be censored (because censorship relies on what is appropriate • The Founding Fathers never intended the First Amendment to be all encompassing

  10. Free Speech Should Not Be Restricted • The ability to speak one’s mind helps to promote a more general freedom • Politically, free speech helps check arbitrary use of power • All points of view, even those that are “bad” or socially harmful should be represented in society’s “marketplace of ideas”

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