Eight Values of Free Expression
1. Individual Self Fulfillment
The search for one's identity is crucial in the world we live in today. All the time people hear the word "sheep" or "drone", referring to people that hear what other's have to say and don't take the time to form their own opinion. This is how we have become so divided as a nation because the general public flows into "Option A" or "Option B" without truly figuring out their own stance on ALL of the facts. Unfortunately, people seem to be perfectly fine with living that way of life. It is our right as human-beings and Americans to be able to form out own opinions and not just sit back and agree with the first thing that we hear.
2. Participation of Self Government
If I understand this point correctly, I feel as though it is vital that people can understand and easily access candidates policies. People, especially in this upcoming election, are talking about voting for the person over the policies. In a certain regard, that can be a good thing. However, when one of the candidates has not put up any policies and is working off of a "trust me" policy, this is detrimental to the public well-being.
3. Promote Innovation
The ability to create a safe space for speech and creativity is what made America what it is today. We were forged as a nation to respect and understand every individual's creative endeavors to ensure that everyone can be who they are freely. America is a country full of every walk of life and we will never be able to fully appreciate that unless we give people the safety to speak their mind.
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