Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech is…

The right to think and say what we want without interference from the government.

History of Freedom of Speech

James Madison, author of the Bill of

Rights Original Bill of Rights

Freedom of Speech in World War I

The war created many conflicts with people and their freedom of

speech.

Many U.S. citizens opposed the involvement in the war . Therefore

many people spoke against the government using

their freedom of speech right.

History of Freedom of Speech continued…

Alien and Sedition Acts

Kentucky and Virginia Resolves

Thomas Jefferson’s Republican party ; The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to try to destroy this party.

The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1789

United States vs. American Library Association

VS.

Miller Vs. California

Tinker Vs. Des

Moines

Bethel Vs. Morse Vs. Fraser Frederick

Freedom of Speech Issues and Limitations

“The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant…”

– John Stuart Mill

The Harm Principle Vs. the Offence Principle

Internet Vulnerable

Patriot Act

Section 802: The definition of Domestic

Terrorism.

Section 215: Permits FBI to seek records from libraries and bookstores.

Importance of Freedom of Speech

If the government doesn’t know what the citizens are thinking

then it could be very dangerous because there could be a major

riot, protest, etc.

Applications of Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech in the 2008 Election

Two men in NJ stood at a busy intersection

holding this sign, practicing their

freedom of speech.

Freedom of Speech in Iraq

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