freedom of speech

I agree with both of the essays on free speech. In fact the government agrees with them because freedom of speech and expression is protected under the first amendment. Freedom to say what you really think is a great part of what this country was founded on; everybody has a right to be heard and say what is on their mind. “Hate speech” is just an extreme form of this. I believe that as long as what you are doing, saying, or portraying does not affect someone else’s right to do the very same thing then there should be no problem. If one is offended by a speech or a poster or a flag then they have the right to say so just as flagrantly as the person who said the first remark. Obviously, there are restrictions as with anything. For instance, primary and secondary schools often limit freedom of speech. Also, the government always holds the right to “use what you say against you” which creates a strong reason not to speak your mind.