While many Americans cherish the Free Speech guarantees found in the First Amendment, few are willing to adopt the absolutist positions of Justices Douglas and Black.

While many Americans cherish the Free Speech guarantees found in the First Amendment, few are willing to adopt the absolutist positions of Justices Douglas and Black.

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While many Americans cherish the Free Speech guarantees found in the First Amendment, few are willing to adopt the absolutist positions of Justices Douglas and Black. In their opinion, the 1st Amendment prohibited government from restricting speech of any kind. As such, how should public colleges and universities approach the subject of free speech on campuses? What are reasonable limits that the administration can place upon those wishing to express themselves in these venues? What would you propose be done with so-called “hate speech”? Can this type of speech be banned from campus? As you tackle this question, you must provide a constitutional rationale to support your argument. Be sure to cite court cases that you think are most relevant in framing your argument.