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On Racist Speech

gh the First Amendment states that we should award the greatest amount of speech, racial speech is not deserving of this award because these words are meant to do nothing but harm another individual. The only time that speech may be regulated is when the victim is unable to get away from the racism such as in the home or in college bathrooms and common rooms. Lawrence feels that it is the responsibility of the university to protect the student to the fullest extent, and it is the right of the student to be able to walk around campus without being harassed. Although universities have attempted to make rules that ban the use of words as weapons to intentionally hurt, their efforts have been futile. Public speeches and rallies are permitted because the victim may have time to prepare for retaliation. As with many topics of debate, there are many arguments against Lawrence. Some say that freedom of speech is the only way that people can counteract, and others say that the perimeters are too wide and that it would be nearly impossible to eliminate racist speech without eliminating other rights. Therefore we ask these victims to be subjected to this racism for the benefit of the community. Before we regulate speech, we first must listen to the victims, instead of mainly thinking how the society is going to suffer. The main point is that eventually good speech will prevail over bad and equality will be recognized, but not without everyone’s help. All people concerned with this issue must do whatever possible to over- ride the First Amendment protection of racist speech. It is a win or lose position, you are either for them and are willing to help, or you are against them....

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