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Reasons for the Speech Code

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Can you list several reasons for speech code and explain why the speech codes exists? How is this violating the first amendment?

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The reasons for the existence/importance of the Speech Code is discussed; the possibility of the speech code violating the 1st Amendment is also included in the discussion.

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Here are a few things you might want to think about:

1. Speech codes often exist for the prevention of libel, slander, harassment and hate speech; these larger overarching groups splinter into several different rules (sexist speech, Holocaust denial, racist speech, lies about one's past or personal or professional dealings, misogynous speech, etc.). Often, these codes exist to protect individuals from harmful situations. For example, in the case of libel and slander, such speech could harm a reputation and ruin the career of an innocent person. The psychological and emotional ramifications are also ...

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