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Gavin Bissell 5th Hour 1-15-16 Intro: I support free speech uncensored. II. What is free speech? Free speech is the right to speak without censorship. Free speech should III. HIstory of Free speech and how it has brought about change? IV. Areas in society were we should allow more free speech. V. Free speech often time causes the harassment of others. rebuttal VI. closing

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