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Should the government be allowed to restrict what people can say? If yes, give examples of when it is okay. If no, explain why not. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

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Answer:

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

Living in America, we have the freedom of speech. In no way should the government be able to restrict what someone wants to say. The first 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." Any person of power within the government who restricts freedom of speech is going against the first amendment and taking away someones voice and rights.

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