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Actually I'm in the process of putting together a persuasive speech, but I'd be glad to throw a few ideas out there. It's my opinion that any form of speech should be allowed, as long as it does not violate law. This doesn't mean that all forms of free speech (i.e. pornography, extreme violence, etc.) should be available to all age groups, but they should be tolerated. To quote John Stuart Mill, "If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one - if he had the power - would be justified in silencing mankind." In my opinion, the final result in allowing free speech is to allow people to become morally, politically, and socially mature citizens. No one can make an informed decision on any topic until they have heard all sides of the matter. If freedom of speech is not allowed, this will never happen.
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