There is a great deal of emphasis on the right to free speech, but very little i

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There is a great deal of emphasis on the right to free speech, but very little is ever said about the consequences... you have the right to yell "fire", but you must accept that doing so may put others in peril, and so you can be fined or imprisoned as a result. We never focus on that, though, because we get caught up in making sure OUR points get out, even if it means shouting down others, deleting their rhetoric, or even having them banned from areas where their views can be heard. In the free market of ideas, however, it can't be "all about me", or we lose out on the greatness that can come from sharing philosophies, new innovations, and experiences. Consider an area of communication/speech that you find controversial, and think about how it should be limited, or how it should be protected. Use that as a basis for this weeks discussion. Consider the exercises on p172-174 if you need some guidance. And, as always, avoid a topic that has already been brought up. This week, though, avoid any obvious extremes make this discussion challenge your mind!

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those topics on stage may lead to controversial,

Gang Violence - How can it be reduced? What are the causes?

Birth Control - What concerns do you have about age? Access? Affordability?

Border Control - What measures are ethical?

Gun Laws - What does that amendment really mean?

and etc.

How it should be limited:

Speeches can be intimidating, and that feeling of being “on stage” seems all the more concerning when you have to talk about a controversial subject. The most important factor to consider when planning your controversial speech is choosing a good topic that fits your personality. You will know if a topic is a good fit for you if it meets certain criteria:

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