Freedom of Speech
November 30, 2010 linztaggs9
How does strategic communication intersect with free speech? When working for a client or company, how does one balance freedom of speech with company privacy?
How to answers these two questions well to begin with the 1st amendment is what we all get are freedom of speech from. It is the law and we are free to say what we want. Now how does that relate to strategic communication is when we talked about law and how to deal with it. It all comes back to the 1st amendment that’s what everybody goes by. When talking about freedom of speech in print or broadcast we have the right to say what we want as long as it’s with in the law. Now on to the second question to balance freedom of speech with company privacy. It is hard to think about that but what people have to say about a company is free game it is a person opinion. Then when you get into a company privacy of things that are not out to the public then it is not freedom to talk about. It’s not right for a person that is working for that company or client to go talk about their personal information to people. That is when it is not freedom of speech.
Entry Filed under: Integrated Strategic Communications Class
1. prestonrichard&hellip | December 6, 2010 at 7:26 am
I think in today’s business realm most everybody respects the individual’s right to free speech. However, as conscious adults we have to be aware of how people might respond to our use of this freedom. You can say whatever you please but, in today’s society nothing goes unnoticed.
2. cbearcook15&hellip | December 7, 2010 at 1:45 am
In strategic communications the freedom of speech is often observed and used correctly. Technically according to the law you are aloud to do all at will. But unfortunately somethings won’t let you go very far. For instance in the working world, you can say what you want but you must watch what you say, because in Public Relations, everyone finds out eventually.
3. clancashire123&hellip | December 7, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Living in a country with the First Amendment is something that we all take full advantage of. Imagine living in a country like China where you are not able to speak freely about the government. That really blows my mind. I think your views on freedom of speech are very true. If you are working for a company there are specific rules you must abide by. If you are working for the public relations department you really need to be up to date about the company policy regarding what can be said and what should not. The text in chapter 20 has some good examples of companies not saying enough or saying too much.
4. mellis210&hellip | December 8, 2010 at 2:40 pm
You must be careful with this if you are going to have a profession in public relations. We went over in class how freedom of speech may get you in some legal trouble. We talked about defamation, we are not protected by the amendment if we are just saying inaccurate things about someone or a organization that may hurt their image.