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| − | Free speech is a uniquely American doctrine that allows a citizen to say nearly anything he wants. Its basis is the Christian evangelism that characterized the American colonies in the period leading up to the American revolution. Even today the United States has the greatest freedom of speech of nearly any country in the world. | + | Free speech is a uniquely American doctrine that allows a citizen to say nearly anything he wants. Its basis is the Christian evangelism that characterized the American colonies in the period leading up to the American revolution. Even today the United States has the greatest freedom of speech of nearly any country in the world as long as people keep to the 'free speech zones' and don't wear t-shirts or other clothing opposing the republican policies. |
The jury acquittal of [[John Peter Zenger]] (1735) in the colony of New York played an important early role in expanding freedom of press and free speech. | The jury acquittal of [[John Peter Zenger]] (1735) in the colony of New York played an important early role in expanding freedom of press and free speech. | ||
Revision as of 12:30, March 12, 2007
Free speech is a uniquely American doctrine that allows a citizen to say nearly anything he wants. Its basis is the Christian evangelism that characterized the American colonies in the period leading up to the American revolution. Even today the United States has the greatest freedom of speech of nearly any country in the world as long as people keep to the 'free speech zones' and don't wear t-shirts or other clothing opposing the republican policies.
The jury acquittal of John Peter Zenger (1735) in the colony of New York played an important early role in expanding freedom of press and free speech.