Homework Help Forum: Communication Law Studies

Posted by Katlyn on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:45pm.

How might a judge apply the different theories of Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression in attempting to stay within the precedents of the rulings of the Supreme Court when attempting to decide a case.

• Communication Law Studies - Ms. Sue, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:48pm

  We'll be glad to help you answer this question if you post the different theories you've learned about.

  
  

• Communication Law Studies - Katlyn, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:50pm

  These are the theories I learned about that reflect this question. Absolutist theory, Ad hoc balancing theory, Preferred position balancing theory, Meiklejohnian Theory, Marketplace of ideas, Access theory, and Self-realization.

  
  

• Communication Law Studies - Ms. Sue, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:57pm

  This site outlines each theory. It should help you answer this question. http://www.uiowa.edu/~c019095/freespch.html For instance, the absolutist theory demands that all speech be free and that a judge cannot abridge that freedom.

  
  

• Communication Law Studies - Katlyn, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 6:10pm

  Thanks for the help!

  
  

• Communication Law Studies - Ms. Sue, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 6:13pm

  You're welcome.

  
  

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