Freedom of speech can only be supported as long as it does not violate the law. Even though freedom of speech is one of the most cherished rights that we have, it can cause issues in the world if it is not used in the right way. For Example, in 2002 a high school senior named Joseph Frederick exposed a banner for the Olympic Torch Relay during which was in his city on its journey to the winter competitions. The banner said, “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” and that instantly caught the attention of his high school principal, Deborah Morse. The banner was nowhere near the school grounds, it was located on a public walkway for the event, which was privately supported. Morse ripped off the banner and crumpled the banner up and she then immediately suspended Frederick. Frederick then sued the school board and Principal Morse for
Freedom of speech can only be supported as long as it does not violate the law. Even though freedom of speech is one of the most cherished rights that we have, it can cause issues in the world if it is not used in the right way. For Example, in 2002 a high school senior named Joseph Frederick exposed a banner for the Olympic Torch Relay during which was in his city on its journey to the winter competitions. The banner said, “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” and that instantly caught the attention of his high school principal, Deborah Morse. The banner was nowhere near the school grounds, it was located on a public walkway for the event, which was privately supported. Morse ripped off the banner and crumpled the banner up and she then immediately suspended Frederick. Frederick then sued the school board and Principal Morse for