Thursday, March 25, 2021

Government threats to free speech

Various state legislatures, including in Texas, are considering a wide range of legislation, some of which involve potential infringements on free speech and free press.

Watch this video from Reason.com, a libertarian magazine published in the United States, which examines some of these proposals. 


You can also find the news story (which matches the video) at this link: https://reason.com/video/2021/03/22/government-is-still-the-biggest-threat-to-free-speech/ 

After you watch the video or read the article, return here with your reaction. What do you think about these proposals? Do you think they are a good idea, or not? Why or why not?

Please remember to include your first name, last name initial and class (either MC 4301 or Honors) so I can track your comments for credit.