FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Mateo Obando & Lucas Roden
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Mateo Obando & Lucas Roden
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We are exploring the shocking problem of freedom of expression in Peru for our project. Our goal is to influence people around the world to notice and change this unfair kind of treatment for the people of Peru. In conclusion, we want Peruvians to continue fighting for their independence, and with the aid of people all across the world, we can do so. Our idea is aimed at people who think everyone deserves freedom and rights, aswell as people who want to make a diference for the people in Peru.
1. Why are journalists being prosecuted for their profession when there is a right to free speech?
2. What will it take to change the laws so that Peruvians can benefit?
3. Why did César Acua charge journalists Christopher Acosta and Daniel Yovera with crimes when he had the authority to change the situation and the rules?
“Indicator shows that only 19.3% of the Peruvian population in 2011 agreed that freedom of expression was fully guaranteed and implemented. 10.2% of the population agreed that freedom of expression was not guaranteed at all, and 40% felt it was "Fairly guaranteed”.”
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“Censorship in Peru has been prevalent throughout its history. There have been multiple shifts in the level of freedom of the press in Peru, starting in the late 1900s when the country was oppressed, to the early 2000s when the country experienced more freedom; only recently has the country been ranked as partly free.”
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1. Freedom of expression can result in violent protests that cause damages and have negative consequences.
--> Yes, freedom of expression can lead to violent acts, but it can also provide people with the chance to speak up and influence change, which in the end offers more beneficial upsides than the unlikely chances of a violent protest.
2. The impact of freedom of expression will be more detrimental than beneficial because it can result in hate speech and defamation.
--> Although some hate speech can result from freedom of expression, it still has a greater positive impact than a negative one.
3. You have the right to speak freely and to say whatever you want thanks to freedom of expression and speech.
--> Although you have the freedom to share your opinions, you are not always free to do so without facing the negative consequences that our society places on free speech.
4. Your right to be offended by no one is protected under the First Amendment.
--> Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment and from the moves that the government makes, but does not protect specific people offending you.
5. Students can protest issues they want changed and are allowed to do so from all schools.
--> Actually, the only places where protests are permitted are in public schools. Students may also express their opinions as long as they don't interfere with class activities.
This logo to the left reflects our organization's mission because of the megaphone, which signifies freedom of expression, and the Peruvian flag, which reflects the location of the difficulties our organization is attempting to resolve.