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Perspective

Jun. 13, 2012

Cyberbullying: free speech vs. protecting children

Two new laws, effective July 1, are aimed at curbing cyberbullying in California. BY Dean A. Olson and Matthew T. Kramer of Morris Polich & Purdy LLP


By Dean Olson and Matthew Kramer


The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech." Freedom of speech is deeply important to Americans, and has been firmly ingrained in our country since its foundation. Prior to the revolution, the ruling British repressed speech that portrayed the Crown in a negative light - those with dissenting political views risked severe punishment for expressing ...

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