Hal Turner Research Paper

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Allie Cook Government Faulwell 10 a.m. MWF Constitution Paper A federal case on freedom of speech took place on September 16, 2011 in Hartford, Connecticut. Hal Turner wrote online “take up arms and put down this tyranny by force” and that public officials should “obey the Constitution or die.” The public was outraged by his words. Turner went to court and the jurors said that what he said was appalling but he wasn’t planning on hurting anyone, he was just speaking his mind. People that knew him said he wasn’t a person they would like to do anything with outside of work, but he wouldn’t go out of his way to harm anyone. He likes to speak his mind. The 1st Amendment states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” By law, people are allowed to say what they want as long as it does not conflict with other people’s rights. The statement…show more content…
He is dangerous to society and Turner needs to be in jail for as long as possible so he can learn something from his punishment. People do have freedom of speech but it is restricted. If someone says something that could be taken offensively or as a threat, then that crosses the line. People have the right to live in a safe and free society. They shouldn’t have to live in fear, and if they do, something must be done. This article is tied to the federal government because it is something that has to do with the Constitution. The government needs to do a better job making sure that people have their rights, but the people are also safe. If people don’t feel safe and feel like no one is protecting them, then there is no reason to have a government at
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