Rogerian Argument Final Draft Amanuel Abebe 1 
Amanuel Abebe
EN 102
Professor: Leblanc
Date: 3/12/2015
No limitations on Freedom of Speech
In the wake of the attack on the mocking magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris that left 12 people dead, in revenge for its drawings of the Prophet Muhammad. Charlie Hebdo’s newest illustration of the prophet Muhammad was the main reason why the people attacked Charlie Hebdo. In the past the magazine issued a series where it showed Muhammad being beheaded by a member of the Islamic State. In the midst of the uproar this tragedy has provoked debate around the world about if and when there are limits. Many around the world strongly support the magazine's right to publish the cartoons; however many people also felt that the magazine was over using freedom of speech to attack a specific group of religion. Freedom of speech is a frequently debated issue because it’s hard to choose what can or cannot be expressed. Many included my self believe that we as humans have the right to our own opinion and the means by which to express it. However, there are some supporters that push for restrictions on negative speech, such as violent or racist remarks. Whether one likes what someone is saying or not, we should still protect those speeches under the freedom of speech law.
Those who disagree with my view would argue that there are some speeches that use profane and insulting words when spoken. The Associated Press article titled “Pope on Charlie Hebdo: There Are Limits to Free Expression” argues that there are limits to freedom of Speech, especially when we might end up insulting other people religion or practices. "If my good friend Dr. Gasbarri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch, Francis said half-jokingly, throwing a mock punch his way. It's normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others." Pope Francis makes it clear that people will react fast when someone insults their loved ones or their religion.
EN 102
Professor: Leblanc
Date: 3/12/2015
No limitations on Freedom of Speech
In the wake of the attack on the mocking magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris that left 12 people dead, in revenge for its drawings of the Prophet Muhammad. Charlie Hebdo’s newest illustration of the prophet Muhammad was the main reason why the people attacked Charlie Hebdo. In the past the magazine issued a series where it showed Muhammad being beheaded by a member of the Islamic State. In the midst of the uproar this tragedy has provoked debate around the world about if and when there are limits. Many around the world strongly support the magazine's right to publish the cartoons; however many people also felt that the magazine was over using freedom of speech to attack a specific group of religion. Freedom of speech is a frequently debated issue because it’s hard to choose what can or cannot be expressed. Many included my self believe that we as humans have the right to our own opinion and the means by which to express it. However, there are some supporters that push for restrictions on negative speech, such as violent or racist remarks. Whether one likes what someone is saying or not, we should still protect those speeches under the freedom of speech law.
Those who disagree with my view would argue that there are some speeches that use profane and insulting words when spoken. The Associated Press article titled “Pope on Charlie Hebdo: There Are Limits to Free Expression” argues that there are limits to freedom of Speech, especially when we might end up insulting other people religion or practices. "If my good friend Dr. Gasbarri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch, Francis said half-jokingly, throwing a mock punch his way. It's normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others." Pope Francis makes it clear that people will react fast when someone insults their loved ones or their religion.