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Review Sheet : Freedom of Speech (Altman)

1. Explain the difference between "causal harm" and "expressive harm" according to Altman. Which does he believe does not offer sufficient supports for speech codes? Why not? Which does he believe does? Why?

2. According to Altman, what is the difference between "low value" hate speech, and that which is couched in terms of science or philosophy?

3. What does Altman assert regarding the university as the place where some works that are regarded as racist should be examined? Does his argument sound compelling?

4. What was the court's ruling in NAACP vs. Hunt? Why does Altman disagree? What implications would this have for the recent removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the statehouse in South Carolina?

5. Why does Altman assert that flying the confederate flag over the Capitol building is not the same as putting it on a bumper sticker or license plate?

6. What do you think is the most important thing Altman says when he revisits the distinction between "low value" and other forms of hate speech in the university context in the section titled "Moral Contempt?"

7. In what respects does Altman see speech codes as similar to and different from regulations to prevent workplace harassment?

8. How would he respond to the claim that speech codes should be required on all campuses?

9. In what respects does he believe a speech code based on his distinctions would be superior to other speech codes?