[TEXT: ShareAmerica]
Free speech has created more for Americans than just words themselves.
It paved the way for many liberties which are the bedrock of society in the U.S.
Americans remember outspoken leaders fondly today….
..but not everyone was on the same side of history at the time.
For example: In 1848, suffragists demanded equal rights.
Despite widespread opposition, and after 70 years of protests, women gained the right to vote.
Even students got in on the action.
Hundreds were arrested during the Free Speech Movement in the 1960s.
But students won their battle for academic freedom and organizing political activities on campus.
This resulted in a new and influential voice in American democracy.
Free speech in America also includes freedom of expression...
...which fostered an explosion of creativity and diverse expression of ideas in the arts.
This freedom resulted in the largest and most influential entertainment industry in the world.
Of course, not all speech is protected, like obscenity, yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater, or inciting violence.
And not all speech is popular…or entertaining.
Still, even though Americans don't agree with every message, we value ALL free speech
because simply put, it makes us more free.
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