1a. What do you know about Freedom of Speech?
-What i know about Freedom of Speech is that by the First Amendment we allowed to say what we want to but not exactly everything. We are limited in what we may or may not say depending in the building we are in or site.
1b. Why is it do you think that hate isn't censored on the internet?
-I think that hate isn't censored on the internet because the people are allowed to say what they want as long as it hasnt gone to far.
2a. What images or thoughts come to your mind when you see links to the Ku Klux Klan?
-The images and thoughts that may come to my mind when i see the links to the Ku Klux Klan is the Nazi symbol, white people with bed sheets, and a burning cross.
2b. "What are your thoughts about this web site now?
-My thoughts about the web site now is still what I have thought of before. I still believe this site is about trying to recruit white people and show that they are a supreme race and all others are beneath them.
2c. What are some possible reasons why the site might offer a disclaimer?
-The possibilities that the site might offer a disclaimer are that since in history and current events the KKK has been a hate organization and in order for the site to continue to be on the internet or so they wont be sued they will offer a disclaimer that will have know that they mean no harm publishing their website.
2d. What does "propaganda" mean? How does the term "propaganda" apply to the example of the Ku Klux Klan web site?
Propaganda means the action of publishing something to change peoples feelings towards something and misslead people. Propaganda may apply to the KKK web site because they are using propaganda or false information to join their organization.
2e. How might standing up for one's rights lead to violence in this case? What are some key words that might alert you to this?
-Standing up for one's rights may lead to violence in that case by physicaly assaulting someone on the streets because of how they feel about the organization they may be in. Some key words that may alert this to you would be "fight our battle" "on street"
2f. Do you believe, at this point, that this might be a dangerous hate site? Why or why not?
Yes, i do believe at this point this may be a dangerous hate site because they stated that they would use violence in order to show how strongly they believe in the organizationa nd beliefs.
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