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In "Under Attack" (handout), the editors of The Economist look at how free speech is being threatened by repressive governments, non-state actors, and a general idea that people have a right not to be offended. Do you think there are times it is right to censor speech to maintain order or to protect peoples' feelings? Do you agree with the editors' underlying premise that the protection of free speech is vital for a liberal democracy? Consider how key terms, such as "offence," "hate speech," and "incitement to violence" are defined. Please take a position in your essay and pay close attention to and quote from “Under Attack” and other relevant texts.
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Freedom of Speech
I.
Paragraph 1-2: Introduction - Freedom of speech is achieved when people have the
right to express their opinions without restraint, censorship or legal penalty.
II.
Paragraph 3: It is important sometimes to censor freedom of speech because people
make defamatory speeches also known as bad speech with the aim of harming the
reputation of the targeted party(s) in their own eyes and the eyes of others members
of the society
III.
Paragraph 4: The reasons why it is free speech is vital for liberal democracy
a.
The freedom of expression and freedom of information are not luxuries
but the starting point for the development of a free and democratic society
b.
A government that protects the right of speech is a democratic
government.
c.
Democratic leaders and countries allow their citizens to express their
opinions on various things thus contributing to positive development.
Running head: FREEDOM OF SPEECH
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Freedom of Speech
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FREEDOM OF SPEECH
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Freedom of Speech
Speech is an essential aspect among human beings primarily for the purpose of
communication. It is an aspect of human beings that distinguishes them from the rest of the
creatures because people have a more refined way of communicating with each other. However,
to communicate effectively with each other, people rely on free speech. The United States as
well as many other liberal countries unified under the United Nations advocate for free speech as
one of the fundamental rights that everybody should enjoy. For this reason, the United States
through the First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees every American citizen the freedom
of speech. A country can achieve a state of freedom of speech if the citizens are allowed to
express their opinions and ideas without being censored, restraint or legal penalty.
However, there has been a long-standing debate on how free should the right to freedom
of expression be. Although countries like the United States guarantees the freedom of speech to
all of its citizens but it is never absolute freedom. There are many instances where a person's
freedom of speech can be curtailed to a large extent depending on the particular circumstances
defined by the law. However, it is worth noting that in recent years, many governmen...
