An exchange is the act of giving or receiving something in substitution for something else. In today’s modern-day world these exchanges can take several forms : work exchanges, exchange of ideas, immigration, gap years… The space in this concept is the place where these discussions are proceeding as on the internet, on the television or in public spaces. In this expression we specifically talk about the exchange of ideas with freedom of speech. It is defined as the right of people to express their opinions publicly without governmental interference, subject to the laws against libel, incitement to violence or rebellion, etc. Pour le sujet à traité nous commencerons par présenter un exemple de cette liberté d'expression puis nous réfléchirons aux points positifs et négatifs de celle-ci. (try not to mix up the two languages in your writing)
I. Example
The Hyde Park was created in 1637. This park was the original site for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and on the July, 20, 1982, two bombs were put and caused the death of 8 members of the Cavalry Reserve and 7 horses. In this park there is a Speaker's Corner, a place of free expression, is situated at the north-east tip of Hyde Park, in London. Thanks to its particular history that includes many execution gallows, this place "Speaker's Corner" founded in 1872 is a place of free expression where everyone can speak freely in front of the audience of the moment and also in the presence of passers-by. In an open space, it's easier to speak, especially in this park where many are just passing through and one might never come across them again in their lifetime, so one can open up many subjects. It's a place of free expression where we can open our voice to express our thoughts; this is freedom of speech.
II. Positives
Freedom of expression is a fundamental freedom, one of the pillars of democracy, as such, it is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights of Man and Citizen of 1789. In the first place, we can say having a voice is necessary because it's necessary to say what we feel, no matter the subject. The importance is how we do it.
Consider the speech of Charlie Chaplin in the film "The Dictator". The didactic intention of Charlie Chaplin in "The Great Dictator" seem obvious. Just review the speech that closes the film: it's clear that isn't only for soldiers represented by the film, but it speaks directly to all humanity, which is, to then, the public/audience of Charlie Chaplin.Excluding situation or on the margins of the latter, the speech managed to suspend the film, to make us forget the anecdote.It seems that this speech goes far beyond the simple desire to give a lesson, it exceeds the same frame of the film to register as an exemplary gesture of the character of Charlot. Looking more closely at this sequence, we can see Chaplin uses the same weapons as the propaganda of the dictatorships, it seeks at the same time to reveal adverse effects, he goes through the speech to show its limits and dangers.
So speaking sometimes allows people to understand what is happening.
III. Negatives
However, freedom of expression doesn't always have positive impact. This freedom of speech nevertheless has limits because some words may hurt a person. Let's take the example of cyberbullying, online harassment and sexting. The main risk faced by young social media users is cyberbullying phenomenon of using digital media to disseminate false, embarrassing or hostile messages of others. This phenomenon is destructive to those involved. People attack and insult other people which may even lead to suicide, and it is why freedom of expression isn't only positive.
It has limitations, and you must know them; at some point, be aware that the words you use or the ideas you express may be violent (you are addressing other people hence use of second person).
Conclusion :
Freedom of expression has as roommates which includes freedom of the press, freedom of association, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression but also respect for others. Freedom of speech allows people to freely express their ideas with any means appropriate (ex ; book, film). However, this freedom also implies respect for others. Thus, about expressions that maybe defamatory, racist, inciting, racial hatred or lead to murder are punishable by law. It includes limits to protect the rights of others (respect for private life, the right to the image, copyright).
Personally, I have mixed feelings about that because I think to express one's thoughts is necessary but we must know the limits of this expression in order not to hurt the people who are listening.
Note: Great job!
