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Bill of Rights Webquest Sample Bare Bones Wiki Page Amendment 1: Freedom of Speech : Jonathan, phillip, and Rae Ann.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH: Without freedom of speech you couldn't have an opinion, express yourself or say what you believe in. You wouldn't be able to control what you say or think. The government would do it for you.

COURT CASE: FEINER VS NEW YORK, 1951 Irving Feiner formed a gathering at Syracue University urging people to attend a meeting at a Hotel. Feiner according to witnesses made some remarks about politics and some politicians like calling Presidnet Truman a bum and called the american legion a bunch of Nazis. After about twenty minutes of this some people became hostile. The police demanded that he stop, but he didn't. He was found guilty and the case reached the Supreme Court. In the Supreme Court's opinion Feiner had created a situation of danger and riot. They upheld Feiner's disorderly conduct conviction.

HOW IT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS: The citizens will now be able to express themselves and won't have to let the committe control them. They will have a say in things and get to control their lives. They can think for themselves and choose what they want. BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1."Feiner v. New York." __Now ,court cases__. PBS. 3 Dec. 2008 http://www.pbs.org?now/classroom/courtcases.html. 2.Bradlaugh, Charles. "Us government & politics: lesson 35-freedom of speech topic2." __Us government & politics: lesson 35-freedom of speech topic 2__. 2004. University of california. 5 Dec. 2008 .