In today's lecture on prior restraints and strict scrutiny, we turned our attention to flag burning.
As you know, this is a highly controversial way to express displeasure with a government or country. Depending on your point of view, it could be the most tasteless and disrespectful form of expression, or the most powerful way to convey deep anger.
Check out this Associated Press news story about a flag burning at Occupy Oakland over the weekend. It provides some history, and even makes references to what we talked about in class (how cool is that?). Click here to read the story.
After you have read the story, return here and post a comment if you'd like, reflecting on flag burning. You may choose to agree or disagree with the Supreme Court decisions, but just a reminder that reasonable people can disagree on this and other controversial issues. Or, you may choose to comment specifically on what happened in Oakland, or what's going on in general with the Occupy movement.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Welcome, Spring 2012 Classes!
Welcome to my media law blog. I use this blog as a teaching tool that
allows me to comment on current events and topics related to media law.
It also allows you to participate in discussions involving media law
topics.
As the name of the blog suggests, I want you to use this forum to speak freely about the topics that we will discuss in media law class.
We will discuss some controversial topics -- and often, we may not agree. You may not agree with me, or you may not agree with your classmates.
But this is a forum of expression, so you have the right to express your opinion. My opinion is not correct just because I'm the instructor. You should feel free to disagree with me.
Think about this as the First Amendment in practice.
A few ground rules, please. Some of our discussions may become heated. While you have the right to express your opinion, I urge you to be considerate of others, especially those with whom you disagree. Avoid attacking or belittling someone just because you disagree with his or her opinion. And, I suggest you double-check your comment for grammar, clarity and sensitivity before you post.
Also, this is IMPORTANT. With your comment, please include your first name and initial of your last name, and which class you are in (12:30 p.m. TTh media law class, ITV media law class or honors class). I need this to keep track of your comments for participation points.
You can get an idea of how I used this blog in past semesters, though you are not responsible for reading previous blog entries.
Now, let's start with something light.
Share with us a favorite book, movie, TV show, song, etc., that is related to law, then tell us why it's your favorite.
I'll go first. My favorite law-related movie is "12 Angry Men" -- the original with Henry Fonda. It provides a gripping insight into a jury deliberation in a trial of a young man accused of killing his father. It's based on a play that I remember reading and enjoying in high school. Turner Classic Movies regularly shows it and, when they do, I seem to drop everything and watch it again and again.
OK. Your turn.
As the name of the blog suggests, I want you to use this forum to speak freely about the topics that we will discuss in media law class.
We will discuss some controversial topics -- and often, we may not agree. You may not agree with me, or you may not agree with your classmates.
But this is a forum of expression, so you have the right to express your opinion. My opinion is not correct just because I'm the instructor. You should feel free to disagree with me.
Think about this as the First Amendment in practice.
A few ground rules, please. Some of our discussions may become heated. While you have the right to express your opinion, I urge you to be considerate of others, especially those with whom you disagree. Avoid attacking or belittling someone just because you disagree with his or her opinion. And, I suggest you double-check your comment for grammar, clarity and sensitivity before you post.
Also, this is IMPORTANT. With your comment, please include your first name and initial of your last name, and which class you are in (12:30 p.m. TTh media law class, ITV media law class or honors class). I need this to keep track of your comments for participation points.
You can get an idea of how I used this blog in past semesters, though you are not responsible for reading previous blog entries.
Now, let's start with something light.
Share with us a favorite book, movie, TV show, song, etc., that is related to law, then tell us why it's your favorite.
I'll go first. My favorite law-related movie is "12 Angry Men" -- the original with Henry Fonda. It provides a gripping insight into a jury deliberation in a trial of a young man accused of killing his father. It's based on a play that I remember reading and enjoying in high school. Turner Classic Movies regularly shows it and, when they do, I seem to drop everything and watch it again and again.
OK. Your turn.
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