Freedom of speech is one of the most coveted of american rights, yet the first amendment is often very controversial. analyze how the first amendment has shaped american identity. consider the freedoms, as well as the controversies, surrounding it. you may conduct a brief web quest to assist you.

America has always stood out as the "free conutry". We are the only country to really have true freedom of speech. In the Texas vs. Johnson case, the court ruled that even something as controversial as burning the flag was still free speech. In other countries at the time, for example China, had just ruled that peaceful protesters could be killed.