Sunday, September 11, 2011

Should there be a filter on your voice?

Freedom of speech was created on the opposition to the previous king George's rule of jailing or even killing individuals who spoke up against his rule or decisions. One of the reasons the 1st amendment was created was to give the people of the nation to give opinions to government about their decisions and actions, to create a better governing power. Basically freedom of speech is voicing your opinion without being prosecuted.
There are many unwritten laws that come with life and its journeys. Respect comes along with Freedom of speech, but many individuals cary disrespect while they exercise freedom of speech. This is where individuals are prosecuted with disturbing the peace, verbal abuse, and threats only because the ill intent behind those words. Ill intended words often lead to negative actions which should be intervened lawful warnings and minuscule prosecutions, along with government surveillance on extreme offenders. An individuals words reveal allot about their morals and future actions. people and government have the right to make assumptions on an individuals speech, also followed by acting accordingly to those assumptions. in conclusion i believe threats on another individuals or group of peoples well being in any form of communication should not fall into Freedom of speech, and actions from the government should be taken.
Freedom of speech was developed to encourage the expression of an individuals thoughts and opinions in an open and respectful manner.

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