[1A] The Free Speech Thread

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  • ArcadiaGP

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    This thread is to post examples, stories, articles, events, situations, goings-on, etc... that pertain to the First Amendment and issues regarding free speech.

    It's often that "social justice" issues also tie-in with free speech. Please direct those sorts of links to the "Insane Social Justice Thread." This thread is for more generally 1A-related topics.

    I'll start with a few examples:

    Liberals, Don't Lose Faith in the First Amendment - New York Times

    The fact that conservatives benefit from the First Amendment is not something to bemoan. It is part of the constitutional bargain.

    The NYT having to explain to NYT readers that conservatives are entitled to constitutional rights is very NYT.

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    Federal judge in Seattle issues temporary restraining order to stop release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns.

    This is purely a First Amendment violation, and if you read further... makes absolutely no sense. There's a dedicated thread for the Cody Wilson/DEFCAD/3D Print guns situation right here!

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    Schreiner University's new "Free Speech Policy" is raising concerns among First Amendment advocates, who warn that the policy's "vague" wording could stifle free expression on campus.

    A First Amendment watchdog is blasting Schreiner University’s controversial “Free Speech Policy,” arguing that the newly drafted rules impose barriers to free expression.

    The policy, set to take effect in September, explains that the school graciously seeks to “provide opportunities for free speech” but also to “preserve the academic order of the university.”

    Both Campus Reform and FIRE (the 1A advocacy group) are great resources to follow for free speech topics.
     

    foszoe

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    Naming your threads after NPR programs?

    This thread is to post examples, stories, articles, events, situations, goings-on, etc... that pertain to the First Amendment and issues regarding free speech.

    It's often that "social justice" issues also tie-in with free speech. Please direct those sorts of links to the "Insane Social Justice Thread." This thread is for more generally 1A-related topics.

    I'll start with a few examples:

    Liberals, Don't Lose Faith in the First Amendment - New York Times



    The NYT having to explain to NYT readers that conservatives are entitled to constitutional rights is very NYT.

    ...

    Federal judge in Seattle issues temporary restraining order to stop release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns.

    This is purely a First Amendment violation, and if you read further... makes absolutely no sense. There's a dedicated thread for the Cody Wilson/DEFCAD/3D Print guns situation right here!

    ...

    Schreiner University's new "Free Speech Policy" is raising concerns among First Amendment advocates, who warn that the policy's "vague" wording could stifle free expression on campus.



    Both Campus Reform and FIRE (the 1A advocacy group) are great resources to follow for free speech topics.
     

    jamil

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    The fact that conservatives benefit from the First Amendment is not something to bemoan. It is part of the constitutional bargain.

    Or. Maybe you stop feeling all elite, acting as if it's your responsibility to silence all opinions you don't like. Because, maybe some people on the other side might decide this asymmetrical culture war isn't working. Maybe they'll start using the same tactics on YOU. And maybe they'll be way more effective at it.
     

    jamil

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    eldirector

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    Wondering if this is a 1A (government limits) or private property/organization placing limits thread? Both? Private universities and Private magazines/papers fall outside of the 1A. They can say pretty much anything they want, and have pretty much any policy they want, and the market can decide if they want to hear the words or follow their rules.

    I actually know of only a few current cases of 1A issues. The "printed" gun plans being one.

    TONS of examples of private citizens trying to shut up other private citizens. That's just everyday life.
     

    jamil

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    Wondering if this is a 1A (government limits) or private property/organization placing limits thread? Both? Private universities and Private magazines/papers fall outside of the 1A. They can say pretty much anything they want, and have pretty much any policy they want, and the market can decide if they want to hear the words or follow their rules.

    I actually know of only a few current cases of 1A issues. The "printed" gun plans being one.

    TONS of examples of private citizens trying to shut up other private citizens. That's just everyday life.

    Well, it says [1A] the free speech thread. Because "1A" is in brackets, it implies that the free speech topic is constrained to 1A. But the explanation for what the thread is about reveals that it's really all of the above. So I guess the title should have been "The OFFICIAL Free Speech / 1A thread". Then it can be about all matters of free expression.

    But this is INGO. Topics wander. Say what you want. It's a free country. The censors will star out the forbidden words.
     

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    Wondering if this is a 1A (government limits) or private property/organization placing limits thread? Both? Private universities and Private magazines/papers fall outside of the 1A. They can say pretty much anything they want, and have pretty much any policy they want, and the market can decide if they want to hear the words or follow their rules.

    I actually know of only a few current cases of 1A issues. The "printed" gun plans being one.

    TONS of examples of private citizens trying to shut up other private citizens. That's just everyday life.
    No matter where you fall on the political spectrum you can find those who would silence opposing views. The left seems to be profligate in that regard. Private citizens can violate your rights apart from government and is usually the first step before trying to involve government in that violation.
     

    Expat

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    Well, it says [1A] the free speech thread. Because "1A" is in brackets, it implies that the free speech topic is constrained to 1A. But the explanation for what the thread is about reveals that it's really all of the above. So I guess the title should have been "The OFFICIAL Free Speech / 1A thread". Then it can be about all matters of free expression.

    But this is INGO. Topics wander. Say what you want. It's a free country. The censors will star out the forbidden words.
    So is the discussion constrained to the free speech phrase of the 1st A? What if someone brings up religion or assembling or petitioning?
     

    jamil

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    So is the discussion constrained to the free speech phrase of the 1st A? What if someone brings up religion or assembling or petitioning?

    I would say, as written, it's just free speech. But not my call.

    Hey, OP, can we get a ruling on this?
     
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