"Shouting Fire" Documentary Response
1) Some people believe the freedom of speech goes "too far" because it allows citizens to say whatever they want. People can spread false and offensive information and be protected because the First Amendment allows them to be.
2) I was horrified by the story of school principal Debbie Almontaser. I understand the importance of freedom of speech, but the media is supposed to educate the public about current events. Instead, reporters were spreading untrue information about an innocent woman. They twisted her words and made her lose her job that was intended to help children. It amazes me that people have that much power.
3) In this article, Pope Francis speaks about how the freedom of speech is essential but should have limits. He discusses that someone should not offend another person's religion. This reminded me of the high school student who wrote his opinion about gay people on his shirt. At first, he got in trouble at his school but ultimately was found innocent because the freedom of speech protected his right to display his views, despite how offensive it was.
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