The freedom of speech in the first amendment is often brought into question. If we start with the swastika, the swastika is considered a racially charged object through its affiliation with the Nazis. However, the swastika is also a symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism. The Nazis stole this symbol and distorted its value to create a sign of hatred. The confederate flag is also now a sign of hatred. This was the battle flag of the south. So do we ban these items because of hatred, or accept them as freedom of speech. Once again the times have changed. As our values change, we seem to change our beliefs on which way to go. How do we protect the rights of some without harming the sensitivity of others.
I also disagree with the right of tabloids to print articles about famous people. These articles for the most part are distorted. How can these tabloids continue to print information that is partially true for a profit. The rights and privacy of famous people should be protected, not the profits of tabloids. I also wonder how politicians are targeted during elections. This information, whether true or not, should be a private matter. The freedom of speech should not violate personal information.
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