Why Freedom Of Speech Is Important

In The First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Freedom of Speech is included which was created on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment also protects free exercise of religion, freedom of the press, the right to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition without fear of punishment. Being in the First Amendment signifies how vital the forefathers of America felt Freedom of Speech and the other rights were to make it the first of all amendments. The continued importance of Freedom of Speech is just as significant today as it was when it was originally written. The Freedom of Speech is needed for a democracy because a democratic nation could not survive without it. It couldn't work in a democracy because the self-governing people must be able to elect their own government officials by being able to freely discuss political matters openly in order to make good decisions about who to elect. This also includes the ability to criticize the government when it makes mistakes or violates the Constitution or other laws. It is important in a democracy because that is the only way to really know what people want. If no one was allowed to speak without fear of being convicted of high treason, nothing could get
This freedom gives me the right to argue my point of view against someone else's. Even if I don't always act on it I'm grateful that I at least have the option to give my opinion on social media or the Internet in general. Especially during this controversial presidential election because of my disgust at the thought of Donald Trump becoming President. In conclusion, the Freedom of Speech is a necessary amendment that still helps hold our society together two hundred and twenty five years after it was originally