POLS 1 CCSF United States v Alvarez Case Discussion & Responses

INSTUCTIONS

An example of a debate on the limits of free speech occurred aroundthe issue of the Stolen Valor Act. You can find more informationregarding this case at the link below:

Stolen Valor Act case (Links to an external site.)

(note: you may listen to the oral arguments before the Supreme Court as well as read the full opinion announcement on this site)

Readthe Stolen Valor Act decision (United States v. Alvarez) and discusswhether this was decided correctly with your classmates. The fulldecision, written by Justice Kennedy, is available at the above link(search for it on page).

One post is DUE by THURSDAY NIGHT at 11:59 pm (can be initial or reply to classmates). At least two additional post(s)that include interactions with at least two other students are due bySUNDAY NIGHT at 11:55pm. Minimum of 3 substantive posts for the weekand please check and reply to classmates throughout the week.

You must use classmates first names in all replies whenyou address them at the beginning of your reply.

NOTE: We will need to have an interactive discussion, soplease continue to check this discussion throughout the week.Discussions are best when you plan your responses and interact withclassmates. I will need to withdraw students who do not participate.