Question

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freedom argument

directions: right argumentative text about what freedom is to you.

use these questions to help you develop your stance and create a claim:

is freedom not having any rules?

is freedom having rules that you make yourself?

is freedom something that can be lost?

is freedom limited by lack of knowledge or understanding?

how should the freedom of one person impact another person?

write ATLEAST 150 words

argument terms:

stance: taking a stance on a topic means that you choose what point you want to argue about that topic.

claim: A claim is usually a statement that tells the reader what your stance on a topic is it is the main argument of your text
Watch out for opinions that cannot be argued. Make sure your claim is specific enough and taking a stance so that it can be proven using reasons and facts.

Answer 1

NOT ALWAYS

NOT ALWAYS

YES

YES

IT MIGHT BE DIFFERENT

Freedom of speech includes the right:

Not to speak (specifically, the right not to salute the flag).

West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943).

Of students to wear black armbands to school to protest a war (“Students do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate.”).

Tinker v. Des Moines, 393 U.S. 503 (1969).

To use certain offensive words and phrases to convey political messages.

Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15 (1971).

To contribute money (under certain circumstances) to political campaigns.

Buckley v. Valeo, 424 U.S. 1 (1976).

To advertise commercial products and professional services (with some restrictions).

Virginia Board of Pharmacy v. Virginia Consumer Council, 425 U.S. 748 (1976); Bates v. State Bar of Arizona, 433 U.S. 350 (1977).

To engage in symbolic speech, (e.g., burning the flag in protest).

Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989); United States v. Eichman, 496 U.S. 310 (1990).

Freedom of speech does not include the right:

To incite imminent lawless action.

Brandenburg v. Ohio, 395 U.S. 444 (1969).

To make or distribute obscene materials.

Roth v. United States, 354 U.S. 476 (1957).

To burn draft cards as an anti-war protest.

United States v. O’Brien, 391 U.S. 367 (1968).

To permit students to print articles in a school newspaper over the objections of the school administration.

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).

Of students to make an obscene speech at a school-sponsored event.

Bethel School District #43 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986).

Of students to advocate illegal drug use at a school-sponsored event.

Morse v. Frederick, __ U.S. __ (2007).

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