In "The Risky Proposition of Free Speech" by Paul August, contends the issue of freedom of speech of students and teachers in high school. August finds that, since an incident involving two students threatening President Bush's life and then being interrogated by the Secret Service, freedom of speech can be a dangerous tool and should be limited. It seems August believes that freedom of speech should be more of a privilege, not a right. August …
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…down!" but there isn't a fire and everyone panics, they could be prosecuted. Yet August states that when it comes to high school students, freedom of speech should be limited, or face the consequences. Though it shouldn't be limited, just used with caution. But since this may never change, I say use one's power of freedom of speech with care. Or else one may face the Secret Service without permission or regard of one's parents.