Free Speech vs. Harmful Hate Speech Freedom of speech is instilled at the beginning of the Bill of Rights and it allows citizens of the United States to express their opinions without being afraid of what might happen to them‚ much like in other countries. Many times people are directly or indirectly harmed by others’ actions that are considered a right under the freedom of speech clause. Though‚ some people worry that if we do not allow for complete freedom of speech‚ it is hard to figure out
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history‚ the United States Constitution has been put to the test over the issue of free speech. The First Amendment states‚ "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Even though free speech is one of the core American values proudly embedded in each citizen‚ some poopAmericans
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Should College be Free What if college was free? There are so many people that want to go to college. But in this case‚ some people are not able to go because they can’t afford it. Even though some citizens get so much aid from the government‚ with all the stuff they give us. Free college is something we don’t need‚ because if we do get it then there would be alot of stuff that would get out of place “College scholarships are gifts of money that helps students pay for education‚ and there are so
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growing issue in the united states‚ especially when it comes to the education system. College campuses are becoming more and more hostile as political correctness continues to grow and divide the community. Colleges are meant to challenge students and their views‚ it is meant to educate students on how to understand opposing while still being able to argue their own views. Political correctness is impacting college campuses’ ability to teach students this by causing students and teachers to fear voicing
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Smaller college campuses are more beneficial because students can build stronger relationships with instructors and peers‚ creating a successful environment. When attending a smaller college the benefits seem to be endless. Some may disagree with this because of their up bringing. Large college campuses are usually viewed as working better because of there athletic programs. If you are looking for huge tailgate parties and packed stadiums‚ a large college campus is the right choice for you. When
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problem on college campuses in the United States. A revolutionary study in the 80s found that 1 in 4 women on university campuses have been sexually victimized (Koss‚ Gidycz‚ Wisniewski 1987). Analyses on sexual assault on campus have all shown us that the phenomenon is pertinent across the grounds of all United States colleges and universities. When comparing the victimization rate of college students to persons of the same age group not enrolled in school‚ the difference is sizable. College students
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Hate Speech Codes: Ineffective and Unconstitutional 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 are ineffective. While hate speech codes attempt to create a safer more politically correct environment on college campuses by establishing principles and guidelines for students to follow‚ they are inherently ineffective because they are only
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College should not be free. I personally don’t think that college should be free. Students who pay for their college are more motivated‚ hard working and independent. Many students would have poor motivation to finish school‚ because they can always come back. As a matter of fact students with ambitions to get university degree are learning much harder in high school than other‚ who thinks they don’t need an extra paper. There are many students that are so smart‚ and they will find the way to
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makes no sense that you can get an auto loan today with an interest rate of 2.5%‚ but millions of college graduates are forced to pay interest rates of 5-7% or more for decades. Under the Sanders plan‚ Americans would be able to refinance their student loans at today’s low interest rates” (Lieber). The cost of a higher degree costs way too much‚ so some students will have to accept going to college for something that costs less. Instead of going for something that takes longer because it is going
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Stimulant Use on College Campuses Stephanie Lobe Upper Iowa University December 5‚ 2011 ABSTRACT Numerous studies are finding that college students in the United States are relying on stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD without a prescription and for nonmedical reasons‚ most commonly because students believe these medications can enhance their cognitive performance. Research finds that students report these stimulants have become a part of the college culture and
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