Not All Speech Is Treated Equally

question 64

Essay

Not all speech is treated equally.What forms of speech received the highest levels of protection? Why has the Supreme Court developed two tiers of speech protection? Describe some of the types of speech that have received lower levels of constitutional protection than political speech.What recent controversies involve speech that does not receive absolute protection?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health specialist who focuses on identifying and changing negative or inaccurate thought patterns to treat psychological disorders.

Evidence

Information, facts, or data that are used to support a conclusion, argument, or belief.

Automatic Thoughts

Spontaneous, often unintentional thoughts that can influence emotions and behavior.

Cognitive Therapists

Mental health professionals who specialize in helping patients identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.