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That's definitely true OFKUO. I'm more focusing in my speech on the fact that if absolute free speech were allowed per the ALA's(American Library Association) Intellectual Freedom Manualthen people would be allowed to express their ideas in whatever way they see appropriate. If the first amendment is interpreted this way it would give free reign to every pedophile and serial killer out there to do whatever they see fit. On the other hand, just because you have the right to do something doesn't make it morally or socially acceptable to do so. This is where the problems start. Who decides what is morally or socially acceptable........the politicians, the local courts, the Supreme Court?
Everyone agrees that there is some material that is obscene and shouldn't be allowed, but what about material that offends even though it is not obscene.....for example "hate speech"? We may be offended certain ideas, but it's only by looking at all sides of an issue that you can truly understand it. By reading opposing view points and hearing opposing ideas we can better examine and affirm our own beliefs and views.
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