Some of the most notable of cases involving public figures and the First Amendment include New York Times v. Sullivan (1964) and Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts (1967). It is now settled law that public figures and private individuals enjoy different protections under the First Amendment. Sullivan suggested in a defamation case that speech
In a just society, the creation and enforcement of laws is of paramount importance. Without the implementation of laws, specifically those which protect individual property and rights, no society may provide peace and stability for its citizens. To what extent, though, do punishments of individuals who break those laws increase the productivity of the criminal
In many respects, free speech is currently under attack in America. In the past several years, there have been several instances of protests against certain speakers on college campuses. In today’s politically polarized society, many people, particularly young Americans, have little desire to be exposed to any opinions contrary to their own. However, free speech
In our early years of life, the American people learn about the freedom of speech. Even as children playing in elementary school, using this clause of the First amendment acts as a defense after saying something crude or unusual. The ability to say or express whatever you want defines our democratic country, making the United
Autonomy, is the free will individuals have to live as they see fit. Often, an individual may be hindered when making decisions for themselves if information that should be known becomes difficult to access. One particular area of the information debate is the concern for proper food labeling on items that contain GMOs. A genetically