This weeks essay is about censorship in school newspapers.
When I first thought of the idea of writing about it, I thought it would be
easier than the last one we did about gun control. And it turned out it was a
little bit easier in writing it because in this one I don’t have to ramble about
all the statistics that I learned about the subject and end up boring the class to
a almost certain drowsy state. Which in my opinion isn’t exactly what I am
looking to do when I am writing a report. Instead I intend to inform and at
the same time entertain the reader. If there were very extreme censorship
laws in what I can write in a report then I couldn’t very well do my job as a
writer. This is where my subject comes in. The first Amendment, as
everyone knows, states that we have the freedom of speech, religion, and
stuff like that. But doesn’t the constitution also states that there are laws
against indecent acts that were to be decided as the years went on that would
become “inappropriate” in places to do, which just weren’t accepted. So
which is true? That we have the freedom to state what ever is on our minds
or that we can only say what is on our minds only if it is “appropriate”. This
question in my opinion will be in a constant debate and probably will never
be fully answered because, we as a society have such a diverse opinions on
even the smallest things. What are the chances of us deciding on what is
“appropriate” and what it not, much less if it is “appropriate” to do, to talk
about, to look at or anything else like that at our public schools. In my
opinion it really shouldn’t matter what we learn or talk about in school. If I
learn something I don’t believe in my heart me reading it or memorizing it
isn’t going to brain wash me into believe it much less offend me. So why
does anyone actually care what we learn in school? Because like I said
earlier we as a whole in the United States are just WAY TOO picky about
what we have offered to us that is basically free. For instance here is a little
scenario for you to ponder, and you tell me when you start to think it gets
offensive. Okay here it goes, good students at school decide to start a
writers club at school with the permission of teachers and parents.
“Everyone loves free expression as long as it isn't exercised” (Rosenblatt 501). In the article, We are Free to Be You, Me, Stupid, and Dead, Roger Rosenblatt argues for the people’s right to freedom of speech and expression, that is given by the U.S Constitution. Rosenblatt argues that freedom of speech is one of the many reasons the Founding Fathers developed this country. For this reason, Rosenblatt believes that we should be tolerant and accepting of other’s ideas and beliefs. Even if one does not agree with someone else, they need to be understanding and realize that people have differing opinions.
Freedom of speech has been a controversial issue throughout the world. Our ability to say whatever we want is very important to us as individuals and communities. Although freedom of speech and expression may sometimes be offensive to other people, it is still everyone’s right to express his/her opinion under the American constitution which states that “congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press”. Although this amendment gave people the right express thier opinions, it still rests in one’s own hands as how far they will go to exercise that right of freedom of speech.
Attempt by Congress to strike a balance between society's need for protection from crime and accused right to adequate proce...
freedom to express ideas and sentiments with which one agrees but also the ideas and sentiments
The United States of America is often known for having more freedom than anywhere else. As Gandhi said, “A ‘no’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better and greater than a ‘yes’ uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble.” Freedom of speech is a big part of the American culture and citizens are encouraged to speak their minds and opinions openly. It is such an important aspect of each American individual that it is
Since this country was founded, we have had a set of unalienable rights that our constitution guarantees us to as Americans. One of the most important rights that is mentioned in our constitution is the right to free speech. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
what I truly want to write about. I probably could’ve come up with a way to write the paper that I
...ntinuously keeping people from saying what they want, the government is simply making them want to act out and speak out even more. To become a better nation or better citzens, we must learn to tolerate or accept the ideas of others no matter how absurd or profane they may be. No one has to agree with these ideas. Being able to tolerate the opinions of others leads to order and peace ( Tinder 44). For us to really be a free nation we must allow true free speech. “Order and peace are spontaneous and will tend to prevail wherever there is freedom” (Tinder 45).
Censorship, defined as the act of destroying, suppressing or withholding information otherwise intended for the public, is detrimental to the community in a number of ways and has no place in a democratic society. Firstly it is detrimental to the progression of social ethics, morals and ideals and limits diversity in society while prolonging ignorance. Secondly it is a breach of freedom of expression, free speech and the free press. It will be demonstrated in this essay that censorship does happen in Australia, that it is not beneficial to society, and that it should be replaced with a system of management where members of the public will always have a choice as to whether or not they can view material intended for the public.
Censorship in Schools There has recently been a renewed interest and passion in the issue of censorship. In the realm of the censorship of books in schools alone, several hundred cases have surfaced each year for nearly the past decade. Controversies over which books to include in the high school English curriculum present a clash of values between teachers, school systems, and parents over what is appropriate for and meaningful to students. It is important to strike a balance between English that is meaningful to students by relating to their lives and representing diversity and satisfying worries about the appropriateness of what is read.
I am writing this letter in support of my boyfriend Alfonzo Stewart-FPS#446731-F who is currently incarcerated in Archambault institution.
Writing can be a very difficult process for those who do not know how to go about constructing
Censorship in School Libraries The most debatable and controversial form of censorship today is the banning of books in school libraries. Banning books that educate students is wrong and selfish. Censorship of books in school libraries is neither uncommon nor an issue of the past. Books with artistic and cultural worth are still challenged constantly by those who want to control what others read. The roots of bigotry and illiteracy that fuel efforts to censor books and free expression are unacceptable and unconditional.
enrichment tools, and enrolling them in a large variety of opportunities. The idea is that
So now that I was confident in what I am going to write, I had to make sure that though I could write about it for a quarter, that there was