College Of Arts And Sciences | Freedom of Speech in the United States
E104 | 0004 | McGregor, M.


Contrary to what some may believe, the protection of free speech by
the First Amendment is not absolute.  Government attempts to punish
or restrict certain kinds of speech all the time, and sometimes when
those restrictions are challenged in court, the court approves of the
restrictions.  After taking this course, you’ll understand why this
happens in a country that supposedly guarantees free speech.