1. Free Speech By: Awesome People

2. Origins of Free Speech Free speech was originally conceptualized at the beginning of the end of monarch-type reigns. People started to question why they could not speak out for themselves

3. Obstacles and Regulation The communist regulate free speech Reporters in countries that do not promote free speech are sometimes kidnapped and killed

4. Proliferation of Information Mostly through written documents. Recently through media and the internet

5. Modern Policies Most of the world has now adopted policies accepting and promoting free speech There are still some countries that have dictatorships or are communist that limit the amount of free speech in the world.

6. Our Opinions Opinions Pro Free Speech – For freedom in general – People can voice their opinions and not have to worry about the repercussions Have a say in things – Can avoid conflict with other countries that support free speech. – Democracy