DO NOW – Tuesday, November 19
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DO NOW – Tuesday, November 19 1)Hand in work – Pass it forward 2)Read the short article about the Arizona student. • What did the student say? • Why did he say it? • Should this student have the right to say this?
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DO NOW – Tuesday, November 19
1) Hand in work – Pass it forward2) Read the short article about the Arizona student. • What did the student say?• Why did he say it? • Should this student have the right to say this?
Vocabulary
Hate speech – Speech that is meant to hurt an individual or group and that is based on discrimination and bias.
Can government outlaw hate speech?
No. The Supreme Court has not allowed government to pass laws banning hate speech. It would violate the First Amendment.
The only exception is “fighting words” or words meant to incite immediate violence or illegal action.
Debate QuestionShould the Constitution be amended (changed) to prevent groups like the Westboro Baptist Church from spreading their hate speech?
