Summary of “Protecting Freedom of Expression on the Campus”

In Protecting exemption of Expression on the Campus, the author, Derek Bok indicates how expressing yourself falls under the First Amendment, whether it is on a private college campus or public college campus. He further explains that just be amaze it is defend by law does zero(prenominal) mean that it is mighty, proper, or civil. Bok goes on to show how censoring freedom of speech would cause people to test the limits to profits more(prenominal) attention than is needed and if dealt with in the proper manner, behaviors such(prenominal) as displaying a Confederate flag or a swastika in rebuttal of the flag can be avoided.Freedom of expression is a right and should not be used inappropriately. The First Amendment rights have caused pr coiffureically controversy because it allows people to say, act, or tincture how they see fit for example, respite of a Confederate flag or displaying a swastika in public view. It is an insensitive act although it is their right to do so. Accor ding to the lordly Courts ruling, the displaying of these symbols is protected under the First Amendment. Regretfully, people act and react because they are offended by things like this, but it is ane of our many freedoms as Americans.Although it cannot be prohibited it should be responded to in such a way they do not feel put big bucks or that they are wrong in expressing themselves, but rather paint a picture to them that it is hurtful and offensive to others. We have the right to be offended as others have the right to display or express their own interests. various communities in the United States set certain laws to protect their properties from being vandalized with graffito and protect them from loud noise rules of this kind should be evenly upheld in order to not discriminate for or against anybodys opinions or ideas.If the judicature authorities see fit to change the laws to prohibit such expressions, they should be cautious, because censoring such a great freedom can potentially become dangerous. When one or more people feel that they are being pushed in the opposite direction than what they feel is right they tend to rebel in a sense. More often than not they impart try to push the boundaries to prove that they are free to do as they see fit and the more attention that is given to their cause the more they will show that they will not be told no.If an offensive act is being displayed it can be dealt with in a discrete manner to prohibit future conflict. For example, the offenders actions are ignored, they may in the end stop. Those in authority need to take charge and try an commence that may be more effective than prohibiting it. Persuading one to see the errors of their slipway would be more productive rather than criticizing or condemning them. It will help them become more aware of others around them and potentially force a more balanced for those around them.Therefore, members of faculty and officials should seek to grow the students and persuade them instead of using threatening tactics, as persuasion is more likely to produce beneficial results. People are more spontaneous to change when they are approached respectfully with inquiry, instead of abruptly and demanding. As a result, we should be conscious to uphold the moral standards of schools and colleges so we can positively coexist in these communities.