What is the world coming to!!

Well browsing online I came across an article that not only shocked me by its title, but grabbed my interest in finding out what is in the article. It is titled " A teacher, sexting and the right to free speech." Crazy right?? I was puzzled at first as to how these three things can tie in together, so I began to read the article. I was shocked, disgusted, and angered by the time I had finished reading the article. As a mother I found this to be insane and I am already on the skeptical side of leaving my child in the hands of a stranger but this makes me want to never let my daughter go to school ever again. To sum this article up, There are people out there (lawyers)  who have found a way to get their clients out of a really bad situation. They state in the article that a 31 teacher was dropped his charges from sexting, and receiving picture from a 13 year old student. The lawyer stated that he is  covered under his first amendment to free speech. I am shocked as to how this would even be a tad bit covered under the first amendment. This is insane. They also state he never had met up with the student outside of the school and had no physical contact with her. Really??!! This perv was texting a 13 year old girl! Asking her very inappropriate questions such as, " Do you walk around your house naked?" How in the hell is a grown man allowed to say this to a child and not be charged anything? How in anyones mind is this freedom of speech? There are so many things that are not protected under free speech, so how is this some home protected? I am sure there are many other parents out there who agree with me on this. I for one do not want a grown man or woman asking my child does she walk around nude or even want them to have any contact with my child outside of school. How is it okay that he is giving his personal number to a minor? There is no need for a teacher to reach a student, if there is something that is needed they should contact the minors parent. Its just crazy to read about this, and it makes me sad that this is something our country would consider or even protect as free speech. 

Cited Work

Mitchell, Mitch. "A Teacher, Sexting and the Right to Free Speech." Fort Worth Star-Telegram. N.p., 25 Feb. 2014. Web. 07 Mar. 2014. <http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/02/24/5596703/a-teacher-sexting-and-the-right.html>.

Valuable Information " Knowledge is Power"

Well browsing the Internet I came across a site that I feel is very valuable, not only for my own personal use but for all to know about. The site is " http://www.foia.gov." This site is based off the "Freedom of information Act" This law gives us American citizens the right to gather information from our federal government. It is a very easy site to use and gives you information that keeps you in the loop of what is going on. I Found information that helps to better understand what  freedom of speech really means. It was titled " What Does Free Speech Mean." I mean first thoughts would be well its pretty clear that it mean free to say whatever you wish to say. There is so much more to it then just words, freedom of speech is also referring to ones actions as well. It also states that under the first amendment that “Congress shall make no law...abridging freedom of speech.”  There are also many examples of what is allowed as free speech, that have their corresponding cases and year of the case connected to them. Along with what is considered approved rights of free speech, there is also a list of what is not included. With the not included rights of free speech they also have cases under them and there dates.  Another thing I like about this site is that it gives you The First Amendment Activities that are currently going on now.  All-in-All this is truly a amazing tool for United State Citizens to be aware of. Not only does it give you full information about our Federal Governments activities; It also gives us Facts and Case summaries, Fictional Scenarios, Procedures, Agendas, Talking Points, and Script. I feel this is a great find and Will be very informative to all. So check it out! 

- Mia G. 

Cited Work 

"What Does Free Speech Mean?" USCOURTSGOV RSS. This Site Is Maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on Behalf of the Federal Judiciary., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2014. <http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-involved/constitution-activities/first-amendment/free-speech.aspx>