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Praising Free Speech

Letter from Robert Cormier to 8th Grade English Class at Mason Middle School 18 March 1995

Robert Cormier thanks a class for their three letters on I Am the Cheese and explains the main meaning he wished to communicate in the novel. He makes mention of democratic liberties to praise the United States.

RELATED LINKS:

Legal precedence that defines free speech
http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/what-does

A summary of the ACLU's involvement in fighting for free speech
https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech

An article on the controversy around awarding Charlie Hedbo the Freedom of Expression Courage Award
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/04/30/403266819/more-than-90-writers-join-protest-of-free-speech-award-for-charlie-hebdo

A heavily researched summary of free speech particularly as it relates to online platforms and news media.
https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/the-first-amendment-what-it-means-free-speech-online/