Compare and contrast each position; for instance, what value(s) is the freedom of speech meant to serve
1) Include a brief introduction, where you explain what you’ll do in the paper. Be sure to state the thesis that you’ll argue for (for example, “In this paper I argue that Mill’s position on the scope of free speech is superior to those of Meiklejohn, Redish, and Emerson”). 2) The prompt requires you to argue for your preferred position on the scope of free speech. Before you argue for your preferred position, you must explain each of the four positions on the scope of free speech that we’ve covered in class (Mill, Meiklejohn, Redish, Emerson). In particular, this requires that you a. Explain how the law can limit speech b. Compare and contrast each position; for instance, what value(s) is the freedom of speech meant to serve, according to each author? 3) The prompt requires you to apply your preferred position on the scope of free speech to one of the cases we’ve covered related to hate speech. Before you apply your position to one of the cases we’ve discussed, you should briefly describe (1) the nature of hate speech and (2) some details of the case you will consider. In particular, this requires that you a. Explain what hate speech is, and what it is not (for instance, speech that merely makes someone angry is not hate speech). You are not required to discuss Waldron’s view on hate speech here, but if it helps you make the discussion clearer, then you are welcome to do so. b. Summarize the facts of the case you will consider c. Explain the court’s ruling in that case Just as before, there are not strict formatting requirements for the essay, nor is there a particular citation style required. Nevertheless, citations of some style are required (both intext, and a bibliography), and you must be consistent with whatever citation style you choose. A good rule of thumb for in-text citation is to provide the author’s last name and the page number of the relevant quotation.
