First amendment clearly prohibits any restrictions on the freedom of speech. does this mean we have absolute freedom of speech? identify the types of speech that are not automatically granted protection under the first amendment. discuss issues that the u. s. supreme court faced when dealing with each type of speech that are not completely protected by the 1st amendment. explain what type of "tests" and definitions the supreme court has come up with to decide when it is appropriate to regulate speech. at the end, evaluate and share your opinion about the supreme court's handling of the free speech rights. discuss the specific rules around the issue of freedom of speech as they are laid out for you in the textbook (e-textbook), not on wikipedia or other online sources. online research is fine, but do not substitute it for reading the assigned textbook chapter.