Free Expression
There are eight values of Free Expression, each freedom is unique but also comes together to paint a better picture when it comes to our diversity and what we say and how we express it. Below are the eight freedoms and how I interpret it.
1. Marketplace of Ideas- Suggested by John Milton, believes that the truth will always win against lies. There should not be a license needed to print/publish.
2. Participation in Self-Government- Citizens should be informed about everything that a political candidate has to offer. There should be no restrictions.
3. Stable Change- People should be allowed to speak or "vent" if we want to see less violence. It also helps the government keep an eye on particular groups that are subject to violence or considered dangerous.
4. Individual Self-Fulfillment- Humans can find themselves by having free speech.
5. Check on Governmental Power- The Press is allowed to write about the government abusing their power. This in return can help the country when it comes down to who they want to vote for.
6. Promote Tolerance- The reason for hate speech being acceptable by the first amendment is to create a tolerance for it but also realize that some things are bad to say and comprehend why it's bad.
7. Promote Innovation- Citizens with free speech are more likely to be "energized, creative, etc.'' They are also more diverse.
8. Protect Dissent- This freedom gives you the right to have a mind of your own and have your own opinions even if it means being a minority because of it.
The first freedom that I want to go into more detail is the freedom of Protect Dissent. I can relate to this freedom because there are many topics in which my ideas fall into the minority category or sometimes the majority. For instance, when it comes to abortions, I am pro-life. This generation though is more likely to believe in Pro-choice, so I fall into the minority on the views of this topic. Another example would be BLM, here I fall into the majority of the American people who support the BLM movement. Even though I might be a part of the majority there is still a minority that believes all lives matter. Although this can cause division like we are seeing now in the media and our country I also see why it is important to have different views because we've all had different experiences and we have free will.
The second freedom that I think I can connect with is Promote Innovation. This freedom allows people to express themselves which in returns lets them be more creative. It also allows them to be able to have change and good change because they know what they want and will be more passionate. This is such a great asset to have in a society because it makes change and helps them see that change is not bad. I think of myself as being someone very passionate and very open to my ideas.
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Free Expression
1. Marketplace of Ideas- Suggested by John Milton, believes that the truth will always win against lies. There should not be a license needed to print/publish.
2. Participation in Self-Government- Citizens should be informed about everything that a political candidate has to offer. There should be no restrictions.
3. Stable Change- People should be allowed to speak or "vent" if we want to see less violence. It also helps the government keep an eye on particular groups that are subject to violence or considered dangerous.
4. Individual Self-Fulfillment- Humans can find themselves by having free speech.
5. Check on Governmental Power- The Press is allowed to write about the government abusing their power. This in return can help the country when it comes down to who they want to vote for.
6. Promote Tolerance- The reason for hate speech being acceptable by the first amendment is to create a tolerance for it but also realize that some things are bad to say and comprehend why it's bad.
7. Promote Innovation- Citizens with free speech are more likely to be "energized, creative, etc.'' They are also more diverse.
8. Protect Dissent- This freedom gives you the right to have a mind of your own and have your own opinions even if it means being a minority because of it.
The first freedom that I want to go into more detail is the freedom of Protect Dissent. I can relate to this freedom because there are many topics in which my ideas fall into the minority category or sometimes the majority. For instance, when it comes to abortions, I am pro-life. This generation though is more likely to believe in Pro-choice, so I fall into the minority on the views of this topic. Another example would be BLM, here I fall into the majority of the American people who support the BLM movement. Even though I might be a part of the majority there is still a minority that believes all lives matter. Although this can cause division like we are seeing now in the media and our country I also see why it is important to have different views because we've all had different experiences and we have free will.
The second freedom that I think I can connect with is Promote Innovation. This freedom allows people to express themselves which in returns lets them be more creative. It also allows them to be able to have change and good change because they know what they want and will be more passionate. This is such a great asset to have in a society because it makes change and helps them see that change is not bad. I think of myself as being someone very passionate and very open to my ideas.
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