Study & Research Free Speech

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Free Speech Threatened?

Chapter Preface

Censorship Threatens Freedom of the Press

Book Banning Threatens Free Speech

Speech Codes Threaten Free Speech on College Campuses

A Flag-Burning Amendment Would Threaten Free Speech

Limits on Campaign Spending Threaten Political Speech

Censorship Does Not Threaten Freedom of the Press

The Extent of Book Banning Is Exaggerated

Regulations on Harassing Speech Do Not Threaten Free Speech on College Campuses

A Flag-Burning Amendment Would Protect Free Speech

Limits on Campaign Spending Do Not Threaten Free Speech

Chapter 2: Should There Be Limits to Free Speech?

Chapter Preface

Excluding Offensive Materials from Libraries Is Appropriate

Racist Speech Should Be Restricted

Violent and Pornographic Music Lyrics Should Be Restricted

The Media Must Exercise Self-Restraint

Free Speech Should Not Be Limited

Children’s Access to Library Materials Should Not Be Restricted

Racist Speech Should Not Be Restricted

Music Lyrics Should Not Be Censored

Chapter 3: Should Pornography Be Censored?

Chapter Preface

Pornography Is Not Protected Speech

Internet Pornography Should Be Restricted

Internet Pornography Should Be Barred from Public Libraries

Filtering Internet Pornography in Libraries Is Not Censorship

Government Should Not Censor Pornography

Internet Pornography Should Not Be Censored

Libraries Should Not Filter Internet Pornography

Internet Filtering Software Threatens Free Speech

Chapter 4: Should Government Funding of the Arts Be Restricted?

Chapter Preface

Government Funding of the Arts Should End

Government Should Not Fund Obscene Art

The Arts Will Thrive Without the National Endowment for the Arts

Federal Funding of the Arts Should Not End

Decency Restrictions on Arts Funding Threaten Free Speech

Serious Arts Cannot Survive Without Government Funding

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Study & Research Free Speech

This Study Guide consists of approximately 229 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Free Speech.