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Freedom of speech is not an excuse for bullying like some individuals assume. "The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, and assembly. The most basic component of freedom of expression is the right of freedom of speech. The right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without interference or constraint..." (First Amendment of the United States Constitution), but this does not mean that individuals should go around making hateful comments towards one another.

In the United States, federal anti-bullying laws do not exist, but when the behavior becomes sexual/racial, the federal government considers it harassment. No-tolerance policies exist in schools. Harassment, discrimination, and violations of civil rights exist to stop the acts, but is it enough? Over 11,300,000 results appear when the sentence, "Student commits suicide after bullied at school" comes up. At least two thousand two hundred suicides are related to bullying.

America's suicide rate is increasing. The rate for suicide has increased 2.4 percent. That is the highest it has been in twenty-five years. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Bullying is not freedom of speech. Bullying is often used as a way to combat freedom of speech. Although the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, it does not say that individuals can slander or tyrannize others.

Freedom of speech does not combat bullying. Bullying is a form of harassment, which is not protected by the First Amendment. When bullying affects someone's emotions, it is not freedom of speech. It is okay to have freedom of speech. In fact, it is great to have freedom of speech, as long as individuals are respectful towards one another.

Individuals who bully need to be stopped. As previously said, federal anti-bullying laws do not exist in the United States, but they need to. Some type of law needs to be permitted against bullying.

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Freedom of speech is not an excuse for bullying like some individuals assume. "The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, and assembly.

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Cyberbullying: Online bullying affects both victims and bullies⼁CBC Kids News

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When people post comments or share something online, I think you accept the risk of whatever people have to say may or may not agree with you. Cyber bullying is used so loosely because people expect over to accept what they have to say. When I disagree this doesn't mean I am not empathetic -I just don't agree. And I have the same right to give my opinion.

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I feel people should be allowed to speak online, but speaking online is different from "bullying" online. I can give a valid insert to a conversation/debate. Without attacking someone's political views or who they look.

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Over use of words or a real concern?

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How can we share feelings and experiences with others if we have never actually felt those things?

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Just because you don't like something or someone doesn't mean you always get to say something. I empathize with people because I know what it's liked to be bullied based on what you feel and think. My mother always said your opinion is just that yours! It might be best sometimes to keep it to yourself?

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People are just so extra at times. They really need to learn to just people say what they have to say and things would be better. I would rather know how someone feels that's not bullying that just being real.

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what is it?

feeling of concern and care for someone, accompanied by the desire to see them better off or happier.

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Have you ever felt like you had something to say and just got say it...what about if you wish people would just stop saying something to you. How did you feel did you say anything to let them know you are uncomfortable?

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What is it?

the ability to perceive and share in another's emotions and lived experience.