Ethical Communication
Free Speech
Key Takeaways
- Freedom of speech is the right to express
information, ideas, and opinions free of government restrictions based
on content and subject only to reasonable limitations.
- Free speech helps us to enact other freedoms
protected by the First Amendment, including freedom of assembly and
freedom of religion. Without free speech, we would not be able to
assemble in groups to publically debate and challenge government
policies or laws. Without free speech, we would not be able to exercise
our rights to express our religious views even when they are at odds
with popular opinion.