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Freedom of speech is the right to express one's opinions without government interference. It has faced challenges throughout American history, such as during World War I when some opposed U.S. involvement. The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 aimed to suppress criticism of the government. More recently, laws like the Patriot Act and court cases have sought to define limits on free speech, especially regarding issues like hate speech, pornography, and terrorism. Protecting this fundamental right remains important for democratic debate and dissent.

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Freedom of speech is the right to express one's opinions without government interference. It has faced challenges throughout American history, such as during World War I when some opposed U.S. involvement. The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 aimed to suppress criticism of the government. More recently, laws like the Patriot Act and court cases have sought to define limits on free speech, especially regarding issues like hate speech, pornography, and terrorism. Protecting this fundamental right remains important for democratic debate and dissent.

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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
Many U.S. citizens opposed
the involvement in the war
. Therefore many people
spoke against the
government using their
freedom of speech right.

The war created many conflicts


with people and their freedom of
speech.
History of Freedom of Speech
continued…

Kentucky and Virginia Resolves

Thomas Jefferson’s Republican


party ; The Alien and Sedition Acts
were passed to try to destroy this
party. Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts of
1789
United States vs. American
Library Association

V
S.
Miller Vs. Tinker Vs.
California Des
Moines
Bethel Vs. Morse
Vs.
Freedom of Speech Issues and
Limitations
The Harm Principle Vs. the Offence Principle

“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
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.
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
Bibilography
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