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The Tinker versus Des Moines court case involved three minors, John Tinker, Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhart. These three wore black armbands to their schools to protest the Vietnam War and were suspended following this action. Circuit courts and the Court of Appeals in Iowa ruled that the black armbands were inappropriate attire for school. This case was then brought to a higher-up court. Eventually, this case was brought before the Supreme Court. The students believed that in appealing to the rulings of the separate courts they were protected under the 1st Amendment to show their freedom of speech and symbolic freedom as well. This particular case began on November 12, 1968. The three minors charged Iowa with multiple accusations. Kids Laws.com says, “They believed they were suspended for simply stating their opinions on the war. They believed this action taken by the school and …show more content…

Yes, we are allowed freedom of speech, but should there be a limit on this freedom? We can only justify these points based on the Bible. Ephesians 4:29 states this point quite well. “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians shows that we may use the law of freedom of speech only when what proceeds out of our mouth is edifying and useful to the situation and to those around us. Freedom of speech must always be used to an extent. We may not allow students in schools to say whatever they please without any consequence. Also, as we are siding with the Tinkers, we must not send the wrong message to students. We are not displaying that whenever a student has a stance, to go against the school’s government and to make this a national ordeal. We must always discriminate in a sense that we must judge to see if the stance we are taking is God’s stance on that particular

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The wore black armbands in a protest against the government policies during the Vietnam war. The Tinkers tries to fight the suspension with the district court but the district court was in favor with the school so the Thinkers had to take it further. The next step was to take it to the supreme court. The tinkers took it to the Supreme court and the majority vote wat that it was unconstitutional for the school to

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Per 3 Goss Vs. Lopez Supreme Court Case On October 15, 1975 Nine students were suspended from Central High School from Columbus, Ohio. They had destroyed school property and disrupting students from learning and were suspended for 10 days. One of the students amoung them was Dwight Lopez.

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Des Moines ruling based off of the Court of Appeals reliance on the case in ruling on Bethel v. Fraser. Essentially Tinker v. Des Moines hinges on whether the school acted in accordance to their authority to maintain a proper environment for students, by impeding Tinker’s Right to Freedom of Speech. The Court found that wearing a black armband in peaceful protest is protected under Freedom of Speech, because there was no disruption caused in the action, it was unnecessary for the school to react in the manner that it did. Justice Burger went on to suggest that the Court of Appeals missed the mark in comparing the two cases.

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GOSS v. LOPEZ, Supreme Court of the United States, 1975. 419 U.S. 565, 95 S.Ct. 729, 42, L.Ed.2d 725 deals with students that were suspended. The Columbus Ohio Public School System (CPSS) was sued by students. Nine students claimed that they were suspended without being given a hearing before their suspension, or even after their suspensions were over.

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They don’t really care, they just need something to write on paper”. The school claimed it was in the best interest of the school and the student that the extension was awarded “it’d be unfair otherwise” Principle Poosh-Hoover later justified “Our school focuses on making the best suitable environment for our students so they can gain their highest possible grade, QCS score and most importantly OP. That’s what makes us the best school in the

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Commentary #4. The most important theme of Fahrenheit 451 is restriction of freedom of speech because of the fear to offend another person in the society. There are strict censorship laws in the totalitarian society of Fahrenheit 451. In the novel the job of a fireman is to start a fire and watch the forbidden literature burn, these firemen had never read the books they burn nor were they all allowed to keep one for more than 24 hours.

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However, It is important to note that while individuals have the right to free speech, this right is not absolute. Source 2 states, “... First amendment should be treated not as a right but as a privilege...” This means that even though we have freedom of speech, it doesn’t mean we should take advantage of that. Additionally, those who take advantage of freedom of speech should have consequences given to them.

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Unless of course, this expression is inciting violent or illegal behaviour, or threatening others, in which case it is directly harmful and should therefore be prohibited. I think J.S. Mill would agree with me on these points as he states “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.” (Mill, J.S.,1978). Joel Feinberg, who also had very influential views on the Freedom of Speech debate, may respond to Mills view and propose that the Harm Principle is not enough: “In some instances, Feinberg suggests, we also need an offense principle that can act as a guide to public censure. The basic idea is that the harm principle sets the bar too high

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This landmark case serves as a precedent for future instances defending students' freedom of speech. Furthermore, Scott presents several cases in the article where outcomes differed significantly from the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines ruling. Instances of speech restrictions extended beyond school grounds to off-campus events. This ongoing suppression of student voices prompted parents and school boards to voice their concerns. For example, in the 2006 case of Gals v. Marinel, a student wore a shirt criticizing then-President Bush with vulgar language, resulting in disciplinary

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Johnson, Gregory Lee Johnson was attending the Republican National Convention of 1984. Some say that he was in a Communist activist group and was protesting by burning an American flag. He was instantly sent to jail and was given a fine for destroying items that should have been given the utmost respect for, i.e. the American flag. When his case reached the Supreme Court he said that the state of Texas revoked his rights of the first amendment, which is the protection of his rights of freedom of speech and expression. He believed that the law that was set in place to define what was a “respected” object wasn’t clear enough.

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Humans as individuals are able to express themselves even if their opinions are different. Freedom Of Speech allows us to speak directly about our opinions and express them. However, what we say shouldn’t have bad or negative effect on another people, in other words we use this right to speak freely but we shouldn’t violate another persons’ right by using Freedom Of Speech as

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In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District upheld the right to freedom of speech of students to protest the Vietnam war by wearing black armbands. The case explained the problem that “students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” (Student) As students, we are free to express ourselves through what we wear. As students, we have every right to proclaim our beliefs

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The idea of free speech on college campuses and the complications of it stem from those on campuses expressing views that don’t align with popular views. Implications for students who use the idea of free speech as a method for hateful actions and comments should be reprimanded, but the question remains as to whether schools should enforce tougher limitations. The freedom of speech on college campus expands to the freedoms of religion, assembly, press, and protest as well. Freedom of expression allows students to show their own political, social, and cultural views. Removing freedoms of speech and expression have consequences deeper than surface issues.

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People tend to focus on unhappy incidents instead. Personally, I think that allowing freedom of speech is just opening the floodgate to negativity and racial oppression eventually. Secondly, I think that some people are not sensible and respectful enough in their thoughts and expression. Although freedom of speech is restricted, it did not stop Amos Yee from criticizing Christians.

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As human beings, we are all born with an entitlement of freedom of speech or synonymously known as freedom of expression as it is a basic human right. It is stated in the Federal Constitution and it is important for us human beings to protect our rights to freedom of speech and expression as it is the backbone for a democratic society. Having the right to express oneself freely without any restrictions is an essential part of what it means to be a free human being. Article 10 in the Federal Constitution states that; (a) every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expression; (b) all citizens have the right to assemble peaceably and without arms; (c) all citizens have the right to form associations.

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