How Americans Really Feel about Freedom of Speech

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By Laura Knoy on Thursday, August 2, 2001.
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It seems we're comfortable protecting some kinds of speech, but not all, especially if we find it offensive or disturbing. In fact, a recent survey found 40% of us think 1st Amendment rights can go too far. We'll look into current controversies over freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Laura talks with Paul McMasters, an ombudsman with the First Amendment Center. www.freedomforum.org

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