Sam posted a series of hateful comments on a social media site. The social media site banned Sam. Sam argues this is a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech and he should be allowed back on the social media site.

Did the social media site violate Sam's constitutional right to free speech?

Yes; the First Amendment clearly states speech is a protected right. Social media is a form of speech that cannot be limited.
No; the First Amendment prevents the government from limiting Sam's speech. Private companies can decide what speech is acceptable on their social media site.
Yes; the First Amendment protects Sam's right to speak freely on social media. This right cannot be limited by government or a company like a social media site.
No; the First Amendment protects the right of the press to speak freely. Private citizens like Sam are not protected.

Question

Sam posted a series of hateful comments on a social media site. The social media site banned Sam. Sam argues this is a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech and he should be allowed back on the social media site.

Did the social media site violate Sam's constitutional right to free speech?

Yes; the First Amendment clearly states speech is a protected right. Social media is a form of speech that cannot be limited.
 No; the First Amendment prevents the government from limiting Sam's speech. Private companies can decide what speech is acceptable on their social media site.
 Yes; the First Amendment protects Sam's right to speak freely on social media. This right cannot be limited by government or a company like a social media site.
 No; the First Amendment protects the right of the press to speak freely. Private citizens like Sam are not protected.

TwilightSparkle24 · Answer

which one do u think is right? A, B, C, or D

Marbles30 · Answer

I think it is A but I have a really hard time in this class

Marbles30 · Answer

ok thank you so much =D

TwilightSparkle24 · Answer

ur welcome

AZ · Answer

Actually @marbles30 that's not correct

AZ · Answer

Think about when Twitter/Facebook and other social media websites banned former President Trump

AZ · Answer

What do you think the answer would be knowing that these social media websites were able to ban/suspend a person off of their website
(and not just any person, but the President (at the time) lol)

Marbles30 · Answer

I think it would be B then it makes the most sense to me

AZ · Answer

And that's your answer!

yoboijarvis · Answer

You have free speech wherever you are, but social media wants to control what you say.

Marbles30 · Answer

Thank you!!!

AZ · Answer

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Thank you!!!
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You're welcome!

AZ · Answer

Also, I'll just throw this link for all those who keep trying to say that freedom of speech is absolute. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-first-amendment-where-it-is-3482126/

Marbles30 · Answer

It was right!!!

AZ · Answer

I'm glad you trusted me :)