Directions: Read each scenario below. Explain how and why one scenario is a violation of free speech and why the other scenario is not a violation of free speech.
Scenario 1:
Today Jerome got paid. While walking home from his job, he sees a sign in the Vans shoe store advertising
their new shoes. The following was written on the sign:
"Purchase our new SK8 shoes. No tears, rips, or holes, for at least 9 months."
Jerome enters the Vans store and purchases the "Sk8 shoes." 3 Months later Jerome notices two new holes
in his Sk8 shoes.
Did the Vans store violate their freedom of speech?
Scenario 2:
Walking home from school you encounter a group of students who are standing on the corner discussing
their views on immigration. They invite you to join the group and you accept. As the group continues to
discuss their views, one student named Daniel says the following:
"I don't think they should let anyone into our country who is not Christian. This is a country that was
founded on Christian ideas, and if your not a Christian, then there is no way you can live here. They will ruin
our country."
Did Daniel abuse his freedom of speech?