First Amendment to the United States Constitution

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    advocates. Because exposure of pornography to children as well as the censoring of unappropriated material, also creates actions that could be dangerous to those who abuse their power. But other think is a violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The internet provides gateway to freedom of speech of which "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression”, and it allows anyone to share information across the world. It lets people find and spread…

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    Context Freedom of speech has been a foundation of the United States since its inclusion within the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. As a right that every citizen in the country is granted, US citizens are allowed to express themselves freely without major repercussion because they are protected by the Constitution. However, on March 9, 1942, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that expression is divided into two categories: speech that has social value, or is “worthwhile speech,” and speech…

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    follows whether it be a riot or an individual feeling sick because of the actions of an individual. As Armstrong Williams states, “Chabot has a point. Watching someone burn the flag sickens me. It provokes feelings of anger and disgust. But punishing citizens for using their personal property to express their personal views violates the very ideas that animate our constitution with meaning.” People are affected from unpatriotic people in direct and indirect ways. A citizen could be made an…

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    The Oxford Dictionary defines freedom of speech as “The right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.” In the U.S, the right to free speech is projected under the First Amendment of the American Constitution, with the exception of obscenities, threats, and words that incite law breaking. According to the late associate justice of the supreme court William O. Douglas ““Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American…

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    In my experience working as a teacher’s assistance at a primary school. Students tell me different stories every day. It’s funny and sometimes sad, that this kids relate what they hear at home. They come to school the next day and argue with friends about different points of view that they hear at home and expect for me to validate their opinion. Some parents are not thinking what they are saying in front of their children. Young people observe more than what we think. Children can be playing…

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    harsh realities of slavery and discrimination and keeping the n-word emphasizes that reality. During the era of slavery, African Americans were treated horribly and called many derogatory terms. Knowing this is an integral part to understanding United States history and teaches readers the terrible truths of…

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    The ordinance was argued by the Jehovah’s Witnesses in argument that it violated their first amendment rights of free exercise of religion, freedom of press, and the right to free speech. In the ordinance established by the Stratton local legislature, it restricted “canvassers” from going door to door. Canvassers were political campaign works who…

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    Religion In Public Schools

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    being able to see what’s ahead basically like sitting in a chair, not looking back to see if the chair is still there while you’re about to sit down. Belief is trust and faith. Acceptance is the key to the world of faith and belief. To have faith; first you must trust God and believe, open your heart and allow him to do the work. Everyone has faith and belief, but not everyone truly trust God with their whole heart…. So that’s really not faith. Religion is more…

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    minors, and it is not violating their rights, but some disagree to that. Should students have the right to speak out on campus? Organizations like the Center for Public Education says,"It is important to remember that speech, as defined by the Constitution, is not just words. It also includes nonverbal and symbolic expression: clothes, off-campus web sites, dance performances, and art. In today’s climate, questions about freedom of speech are amplified. The nation is polarized by matters of war…

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    To Kill a Mocking Bird? Banned for exploring a racial theme (ALA.org). Lord of the Flies? Banned for its demoralizing theme and negativity (ALA.org). The Diary of Anne Frank? Banned for unfavorable and depressing content (ALA.org). The list of literary works of art that have been banned from schools and public libraries is endless. Majority of these books are banned in order to “protect” children from exposure to content deemed inappropriate and to shield children from the brutal realities of…

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