Free Speech
By: Awesome People
Origins of Free Speech
• Free speech was originally conceptualized at
the beginning of the end of monarch-type
reigns.
• People started to question why they could not
speak out for themselves
Obstacles and Regulation
• The communist regulate free speech
• Reporters in countries that do not promote
free speech are sometimes kidnapped and
killed
Proliferation of Information
• Mostly through written documents.
• Recently through media and the internet
Modern Policies
• Most of the world has now adopted policies
accepting and promoting free speech
• There are still some countries that have
dictatorships or are communist that limit the
amount of free speech in the world.
Our Opinions
• Opinions
• Pro Free Speech
– For freedom in general
– People can voice their opinions and not have to worry
about the repercussions
• Have a say in things
– Can avoid conflict with other countries that support
free speech.
– Democracy