In the United States of America and in almost all countries, there are laws against harassment, libel, threats, and incitement to commit crimes. These speech codes are for the safety of citizens and are often used to suppress hate speech in private institutions and in the workplace. Speech codes should be allowed on college campuses in order to create a safe environment for people of different sexes, races, sexual orientation, religions, and classes, and to provide an equal learning environment for all by limiting the freedom of speech.…
Room 362, a 48-year old married male, was admitted to Lynchburg General Hospital after showing symptoms of hepatic failure. He had a chief complaint of weakness and drowsiness displayed by the inability to be easily awoken by his wife, which led to his admission into the hospital. He has been diagnosed with hepatic failure demonstrated by laboratory testing and an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. Hepatic failure is a condition caused by a sudden or chronic illness, which results in irreversible damage to the liver ultimately inhibiting the liver’s functional abilities. Room 362’s hepatic failure was most likely a result of his alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatitis C. Room 362’s history with alcohol abuse and smoking led to his current state of…
In addressing your second question of Donnie’s rights being violated due to his writing “Zero Tolerance Sucks” on his t-shirt, A public school has an obligation to provide a safe and secure educational environment for all students. This is a very sensitive subject in our society. What one person deems to be perfectly fine is seriously offensive to another. School boards across the country are having to monitor and…
There often comes a time in all of our lives when we must each realize that our actions can severely hinder the lives of others. Whether our actions are intentional or unintentional has no relevance, as it is imperative that we sustain the common bond that tie us together as people and dispels any subversive efforts that aim at creating racial barriers. Having been adequately briefed about the event that occurred on campus, I have decided to elucidate how this type of unbecoming behavior completely goes against our moral code and our obligation to treat each other with respect and dignity. First, it is my belief that this type of behavior only contributes to further legitimizing the concept of race and thus, begins to forge social stereotypes that not only marginalize individuals but also makes them susceptible to other discriminatory practices.…
Recently, some disturbing information was brought to my attention about one of Lyman Highschool's staff members. While in one of the restrooms I oveheard a convorsation about one of the theachers here at Lyman: Mrs. Neris. The other students were talking about a transgender student (who I personally do not know) and one of the mentioned that Mrs. Neris had given that student a referal for using the boy's restroom. (the student is originally female.) I was absolutely shocked, disgusted, and appalled. I felt so bad for that student. I can't imagine how embarassing and belittling that could feel. I know that a main goal of lyman higschool is to create a safe and comfortable learning environment where students can feel accepted…
College students that belong to the majority group usually aren’t fond of being told that their unintentional actions mean they’re actually a racist. Conversely, those who support these checks on language grow more angry, discouraged that their majority counterparts cannot agree with strict rules on communication. Whenever something offensive is spoken, students adopt a victimized sense of self, creating a tirade of upheaval. Rather than developing mob mentality, calling for major change, peaceful discussion should instead be…
Clear statement of the four criteria used in the report to assess the technology.Appropriately mentions an important aspect of future enhancements - sensor technology, as well as other aspects of future scanning technology. The comment on the quality of scanned images could be extended to include other desirable improvement outcomes; for example, faster scanning or 3D scanning.…
In the article titled, “Colleges Should Censor Racist Hate Speech,” (Virginia Law Review, March 1990) Daryl Brown concludes that colleges should censor hate speech on campus and the prominence of blatant and subtle racism on campus will require a two prong…
In his essay, “On Racist Speech,” Lawrence argues that universities should regulate racist speech. He points out that when racist speech involves insults, catcalls or assaultive speech, it becomes “fighting words,” which have been declared by the Supreme Court to not be protected under the first amendment of free speech. Lawrnence argues that racial insults shouldn't be protected by the first amendment anyway because, the speakers intentions aren’t to “discover the truth or to initiate dialogue, but to injure the victim”. He also says that the need for regulations on racism advocated under the university’s responsibility to offer equal educational opportunity. Students don't have the equal opportunity to learn and participate when they are crippled by the fact that at any time they could be struck with verbal harassment or assault. Lawrence offers a…
In response to a rise in crimes against minorities, college and Universities in the 80’s and 90’s began to enact speech codes in order to protect and provide equality for all their students. Some people labeled these actions as a response to political correctness, however hate speech was real, and college administrators had a responsibility to their students. Since then, the debate over hate speech has grown not just on college campuses but throughout the United States, with the greatest concern coming from those who fear that the First Amendment is being sacrificed in the name of diversity and equality. With 60% of the 355 colleges and universities banning hate speech on campus,…
Even though there has been a large increase in the number of hate speech codes in colleges and universities, the increase in the amount of hate speech incidents across the nation shows that these guidelines have be ineffective. Ben Wildavsky the author of “Rethinking Campus Speech Codes”, talks about how “campus wars over race and gender have hardly died down”, and that the “speech codes have done little to ease tension” (415). Hate speech codes attempt to create a safer more politically correct environment on college campuses by setting forth guidelines for students to follow, but they are failing miserably. The guidelines are so vague that “several major universities have been held unconstitutional”, for trying to write campus speech codes. For instance: In 1989, a federal judge overturned parts of the University of Michigan’s speech code after a biopsychology graduate student said he feared the rules would prevent him from discussing controversial theories about biological differences among the sexes and races (Wildavsky 415). Making students follow the hate speech codes is a violation of their First Amendment which entitles…
According to ABC News, two weeks ago at the University of Hartford, a young white student began expressing her views about her black roommate, Jasmine on social media. Browns posted “Finally did it, I got rid of my roommate. After ½ months of spitting in her coconut oil, putting moldy clam dip in her lotions...putting her toothbrush where the sun doesn't shine, and so much more. I can…
Kelsey Hutto got the news that vandals had painted "Heil Trump," an anti-gay slur and a swastika on the side of her church,” Trumps effect has caused many people to not only support what he believes, but show what they believe by attacking a group that Trump has not mentioned (Yan). A good amount of these racist actions have been on public places. It seems like the people following through with these acts of racism, want the most attention possible in order to come out on top, compared to the supporters of the other candidate, “When the rector at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Silver Spring, Maryland opened the church on Sunday morning, he found that a sign advertising Spanish services had been ripped and vandalized with the words, ‘TRUMP NATION WHITES ONLY.’” Maryland churches are being vandalized because of people's political views (Reilly). It is sad to think that average people have the power to bring down others, based off the fact that their belief turned out to be…
In the novella Kitchen, Banana Yoshimoto deems that families are very important in everyone's life. Through symbolism, diction, and motifs, she illustrates the prominence and responsibilities of a family, a supportive, comforting, accepting and loving group of individuals. Yoshimoto begins to touch upon the negative impacts of consumerism in society as well as family life in Japan, depicting that family relations come before all others. As they are an essential part in one’s life as they comfort through the tragedies life and celebrate the successes.…
What would you do if a swastika was hung outside your dorm room or building by another student? How would you react to any offensive object or behavior that was considered free speech of another person? Many people do not know what they would do or how they would react and handle the situation if they found themselves in it. In the essay, “Protecting Freedom of Expression on the Campus,” author Derek Bok gives insight on the same situation which becomes a major concern at Harvard University, involving some students. Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment which allows many actions and personal expressions to be valid and legal. Freedom of speech should be allowed on college campuses as long as it does not cause danger of personal threats to anyone.…