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Horn, Dashielle
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Spring 2019
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Free speech is more than just a legal doctrine. It is a foundational principle of western democracy. The first amendment was drafted as the ultimate legal protection for the ability of Americans to share and consume ideas in a free marketplace. The courts have placed limits on speech where it finds reasonable infractions upon the well-being of others. That line is growing increasingly fraught especially on college campuses. This paper reviews the history of first amendment jurisprudence and contextualizes the conversation as it pertains to the modern debate over ideological isolation, safe spaces, de-platforming and the use of violence to silence opposing viewpoints. It makes the argument that it is vital to the long-term stability of society for Americans of all political stripes to embrace a culture of free-speech.
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