What Americans do have a right to is their opinion and the means by which to express it, no matter if the opinion is favorable or not. There are some advocates who champion for restrictions on unfavorable speech, like violent or racist remarks. And though the intentions behind such beliefs are made in good faith, it is unrealistic to believe the mission of filtering out racist speech could be completed without catching in the same net all kinds of other speech that is considered "OK" (Lawrence III 514). I firmly believe that a government that tells its citizens what is appropriate to say will soon be dictating what they may think also, and by that, it is unlawful for the government to regulate racist or violent speech. By doing so the government would intrude on students' creativity and learning process, would set illusive restraints on racist behavior, and undermine the Constitution at whole.
Everyone will live in fear because saying terrorism is all right. In conclusion, although the freedom of speech is the very first basic human right for the American citizens, Elonis’ argument should not be protected because his freedom intervenes other people’s personal safety and freedom. We are never absolutely free because we are always bounded by certain laws, and only in that way we can enjoy our own freedom
As a result, the key for the survival of individuality lies in how conformist the people are ready and willing to become. Freedom of imagination and speech is a double edged sword: if an individual freely chooses to believe everything he is told, be it out of conformism, lack of education or both, eventually he no longer possesses individual freedom. If this becomes common norm, it is easy for social organization to become exploited, corrupted and eventually regimented. Thus, an individual must be taught to question everything he sees or reads and never take anything for granted. Despite what captain Beatty says, it is certainly better to be free and melancholic than oppressed and
Still no matter how much one may argue, terrorism and child warriors are wrong and always will be. I agree with the issues that Lenn Goodman touched on in the “Some Moral Minima” article. I feel that the world should be on one accord no matter your race, gender, religion. These issues would change anyone’s view, especially if it was done to their family or friends. Sometimes it has to hit home for most to understand; but why wait until then, it should never happen because it was and will always be
While assuming JIB to be true, Shelton wages war on the government and by extension those who support it. He views this as a last resort, since he watched all the other non-violent options fail him. Thus this war can be justified. Shelton is justified in his actions because he is redressing a wrong suffered, and his intentions are to rid the corruptness from the judicial system. The people that Shelton killed are considered combatants because they support they governmental system and work with it.
Yes, everyone in the United States does have that freedom to choose, but killing their child should not even be an option when it means taking away that child’s right to life. Are we saying that an adult’s rights are more important than the rights of babies and
Americans want freedom and liberty to do as they please. But if everyone could do as they please without any worries about what would happen the United States would be a mad house. People could lie, steal, and kill without a second thought. This is where government steps in. I see government as a type of peacekeeper.
Americans today have much concern about the concept of outsourcing. Ron Hira and Anil Hira in there book Outsourcing America, pose the question “Who is right and why is there difference in opinion whether this is good for America?” Critics continue to argue that outsourcing has a negative impact on American jobs, the economy, national security and pose that should this be allowed to continue, a prosperous future for all Americans is dim. However, it is also profitable for all to view their complaints as objectively as possible because they would never mention the vast benefits that come with outsourcing, especially here in America. Yes, the subject does bring a lot of insecurity and confrontation, but there are those who see it differently. While outsourcing has negative and positive implications, in the long run the future for American will lean towards the positive side of the scale.
are having their constitutional rights being kept from them which is a serious violation of the inalienable rights guaranteed to every American citizen. With the right to vote being the most important right in a free country, having the right taken away due to the complications of bureaucracy and the polarization of our political parties should make any responsible citizen confused or disgusted. Washington D.C. should be granted statehood because it passes all the requirements for it besides approval from corrupt and broken legislative body. However, there is hope, since we are a democracy, know your next congressman’s stance on this debate and maybe we can restore the American way of life to 600,000 silenced citizens. Works Cited Davis Jr., DeWitt.
These three are the most important of all of the amendments in the Bill of Rights. It is important that we have amendment one, which allows American citizens the freedom of religion. Freedom of religion is very important to our country, and as individuals we should be allowed to worship the one true God, or anything else we want. Citizens should be allowed to make whatever comments they would want about the government and not get punished or thrown in jail. Without this amendment Americans would be afraid of the government and afraid to be vocal if the government is involved in wrong doing.