FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM OF SPEECH. General term applying to anything that is immoral, indecent, or lewd Written (libel) or spoken (slander) expression.

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FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM OF SPEECH

General term applying to anything that is immoral, indecent, or lewd Written (libel) or spoken (slander) expression about a person that is false and damages person's reputation. Not protected very much Can’t say everything on TV, magazines, etc. Hate Speech Fighting Words First Amendment How far can you go?? Obscenity Defamation Commercial Speech Offensive Speaker

Very Powerful Tool For PeopleVery Powerful Tool For People Not just you complainingNot just you complaining Lobbying can be considered this as wellsLobbying can be considered this as wells Definition:Definition: A request of a public officialA request of a public official Typically, thought of as a signature listTypically, thought of as a signature list

You can gather to make many separate voices, one large clear voice! May not have to do with Govt. Talk and Picket, That is it!!!

We want the govt. to hear us, however, we MUST have order!!!

Police are armed and trained!!! Government will miss your point!!