Course materials

1. Adult and Continuing Education Hate Speech and The First Amendment
Paper
Question DescriptionAfter the presenters have posted their statements pro and con and
their rebuttals to each other for Debate 3.2, classmates are required to write a paragraph
response . First, before reading the debate, note if you are for or against the statement
(before reading the debate, do you agree more with the pro or con position?). Then note if
your position changed or remained the same after you read the debate (after reading the
debate, do you agree more with the pro or con position?) Give any insights on the debate or
debate topic. (300-400 WORDS)PRO POST:Topic: Rules against hate speech are too broad,
and instead we should address the problem of hate speech by exposing it and discussing it
in the classroom.PROHate speech is a type of language that people use to insult other forms
of identity, depending on their race, ethnicity, religion, biological gender, or gender
orientation. In the United States, every citizen has the right to the freedom of expression of
the First Amendment. However, the boundaries between free speech and hate speech are
ambiguous. It is easy for people to use some freedom of speech as a hate speech to attack,
thus involving groups of people, so that large-scale disputes between groups formed. It is
difficult for us to deal with hate speech because everyone has different growth
backgrounds, forming different values and beliefs, leading them to express their views on
others from perspective. In this case, they probably make others who think they are
insulted ( George, 2015). Therefore, it is difficult for us to judge whether a person’s speech
is to express hate speech or to express their real views.In particular, hate speech brings
about a broad view of the rights to be protected by the constitution; the rights of equal
treatment and freedom of expression (George, 2015). In the United States, many people
have individuals with different identities whose respond to hate speech by fighting back to
protect their feelings of shame and anger。However, many times, when people attacked
because of their identity, they have to remain silent because everyone has the right to free
speech. When people enjoy the right to freedom, people have to be obligated to silence.
Therefore, there is a problem in the rules against hate speech because the US government
does not allow people to support or oppose it.Since the rules against hate speech are broad
and very unclear, the best way to solve the problem is to expose it and discuss it. We know
that a school is a place where a child spends the most time in addition to his family. As
students, we not only receive education in various subjects at school but also learn how to
communicate and learn to cope with all problems in society. There is no doubt that hate

2. speech is a big problem in society today, so we should discuss this issue in class because
people are often unconsciously affected.Due to the rules against hate speech are broad and
very unclear, the best way to solve the problem is to expose it and discuss it. We all know
that a school is a place where a child spends the most time in addition to his family. As
students, we not only receive education in various subjects at school but also learn how to
communicate and learn to cope with all problems in society. There is no doubt that hate
speech is a big problem in society today, so we should discuss this issue in class because
people are often unconsciously affected.If a hate crime occurs inside and outside the school,
exposing the behavior and discussing the action will promote the healing of the affected
individual group (Willoughby, 2012). When we discuss hate speech in the classroom, it
helps to form a support for identity groups that may be the target of hate speech, which also
gives the victim psychological comfort and treatment. Besides, discussing hate speech can
also allow more students to recognize the problem, thereby indirectly reducing the
occurrence of hate speech. Therefore, the best way to address hate speech is not to remain
silent and to confront it but to expose it and discuss it.ReferencesGeorge, C. (2015). Hate
Speech Law and Policy. In The International Encyclopedia of Digital Communication and
Society (First Edit, pp. 1–10). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118290743/wbiedcs139Willoughby, B. (2012). Responding
to Hate and Bias at School. Teaching Tolerance, 14–15.CON POST:Topic: Rules against hate
speech are too broad, and instead we should address the problem of hate speech by
exposing it and discussing it in the classroom.CONI disagree with this statement that said
too many restrictions deprive free speech of its meaning. Although the First Amendment on
“Definition” of freedom of speech passed other laws, the First Amendment allows people to
speak what they want, and they will not be subject to legal sanction. If I were a parent, I
would not want my children who get and know what is “hate speech” from their school
when they were a child. I think a parent has to teach their children what is hate and free
speech in their life when they grow up because children stay at home more than study in
class. Therefore, we have enough time to teach our children how to use freedom of speech
correctly.Under American law, there is no legal definition of “hate speech”. However, hate
speech is any form of speech in which the speaker is implied to belittle or incite hatred
against a group or class of a person. As noted above, the First Amendment protects speech,
no matter how offensive its content. Moreover, more specifically, it does not protect
behavior that involves the focusing threats or harassment or the creation of hostile
environments. But simply, bigoted or offensive speech does not rise to that level; Decide
whether to underline or not according to the specific situation.Whether when we realize it
or not, we will perform some kind of “hate speech” at some time or another. Because not
everyone in the world has the same beliefs, even in the case of defining “hate speech”, it will
leave a gray area. There is a line when it crosses, the fighting or argument maybe be caused.
However, If someone gathers people to get a speech in a public space about their opinion of
agreement. However, someone of disagreement sounding with them, and speak a lot of foul
languages We don’t discuss whether the speaker is right or wrong, but the people who
oppose it spoil the environment. Affect the speech of others. Why do they destroy the
freedom of speech of others? What’s wrong with them? We can stop this from happening at

3. what age, in the classroom, contact and I think that raising our children is more humble, not
so sensitive, accept other culture, help others and be kind to each other. Be learning, not
hate speech. It should be about history, the education of mathematics, and the things that
affect them as a responsible adult in later life. The focus in the class has shifted to what I
think is negative. For example, when students leave school, not every student will find a
suitable job in the field they want. And If they’re engineers, they don’t necessarily use some
tools, they might be able to calculate some structures, but they don’t know how to build
materials. To take even more time away from actually educating in the classroom, to spend
time and funds on “hate speech” is quite repulsive.References:“Hate Speech and Hate
Crime”, American Library Association, December 12, 2017.REPLY FROM PRO:Rebuttal and
QuestionIn the first paragraph of ChingLung Liu, I agree that he said that children would
learn more at home than at school. Indeed, the impact of the family on children is higher
than that of schools. However, there is a premise that the child has a good parent who
knows how to teach the child. Not all parents have time and methods to teach their children.
Even some parents do not care about their children’s growth education. Therefore, I do not
agree with Chinglung Liu’s point of view. He said, “If I were a parent, I would not want my
children who get and know what is ‘hate speech’ from their school when they were a child.”
At this time, school education is crucial because no matter whether the child is Can get a
good education in the family, all children can get an education opportunity in school. Also,
the hate speech discussed at school is conducive to the growth of children. Through class
discussions, students can be told how to distinguish between hate speech and free speech.
This help is enormous because we communicate with others in life and often unconsciously
hurt others. If many young people raise awareness through school education, they will
reduce a lot of hate speech, which will cause linguistic harm to many people. I do agree with
the phenomenon that Chinglung Liu said that many students do not match their profession
after leaving school. Even many people think that learning at school is useless. I believe that
all practices are inseparable from theory. Perhaps many people believe that most of the
theories are useless, but in fact, they have unconsciously applied something they have
learned.Discussion Question: Do you think we should be addressing hate speech in high
school or college or even early?REPLY FROM CON:Rebuttal and Discussion QuestionIn
Mingyuan’s first paragraph he mentions how “It turns out that it is difficult for us to deal
with hate speech because everyone has different growth backgrounds to form different
values and beliefs, to express their views on other people from their perspective, and
ultimately may make the other group think they are insulted ”. America is about being
diverse and a country to express yourself and believe in what you want. However, someone
or somewhere will always be offended by someone else. There is no such thing as a world
were people believe in the same exact thing, therefore causing some sort of tension or
“hate”.Mingyuan proceeds to state in his second paragraph that “Many times, when people
are attacked because of their identity, they have to remain silent because everyone has the
right to free speech.” I disagree with this point, as everyone has a voice and clearly many
choose to voice their opinion for all to hear. The government will not be able to make
defined rules as every person is different in every way thus creating a completely different
scenario in every case. Schools have noted that hate speech is not tolerated and yet it still

4. happens. Its like drugs, they are illegal but they’re still present.In summary, there will never
be a “perfect world” where is a restriction on what is supposed to be free. For example, in
science and religion, there is no way to brainwash people into believing and following the
same exact thing. No matter how much hate speech is talked about, the only real way is
teaching our children to respect others and teaching them manners regardless of race,
gender, religion or sexual orientation, and with hopes that the world will one day change.
And this all starts with us as individuals. Give a positive impression to the younger
generations; to be positive role models. Absolutely there are definitely support groups for
people who have trouble dealing with their experiences or expressing themselves, but
talking and taking action are two different things. There has been a lot of talks, but as our
world has shown, there is clearly not enough action; Most of the actions mentioned recently
have done more harm than good.Discussion Question: As diverse as America is, how can
governments make laws defining hate speech without taking away “freedom”? Should
teachers teach this in class?