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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Issue on Free Speech', 1.
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In "The Risky Proposition of Free Speech" by Paul August, contends the issue of freedom of speech of students and teachers in high school. August finds that, since an incident involving two students threatening President Bush's life and then being interrogated by the Secret Service, freedom of speech can be a dangerous tool and should be limited. It seems August believes that freedom of speech should be more of a privilege, not a right. August also says, "Threats...are taken seriously."

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