For my final assignment in this class, I will use Facebook
to make my argument. For my argument I think I would like to enter a
conversation which invokes strong passion and really peaks my interest. I have not finalized my decision yet, but I
am considering commenting on a post that is quite controversial.
I saw a
post on Facebook where a woman named Lindsey Stone, made obscene gestures to a
sign located at the Arlington National Cemetery. The sign is located at the entrance
of the cemetery and it asks all visitor for "silence and respect"
while on cemetery grounds. Ms. Stone
took a photo next to this sign pretending to yell while making an obscene hand
gesture. This created a huge firestorm
of comments, most of which were very negative.
In fact, this picture got her fired from her job. The fact that a
Facebook photo can get someone fired these days is very interesting to me.
For me,
I believe free speech should be protected at all costs regardless of how
shameful and irresponsible I believe it is.
How does one have free speech when your speech can punish you? So, with this type of commentary, I assume I will receive a lot of criticism and
negativity as well. I will be called
unpatriotic and possibly other vile things that might offend others, but I am not bothered by this and I enjoy a good
disagreement in general.
I know
in order to have any credibility with
their readers, one must have a relatable stance on the topic. I must be careful of how I phrase my comment
and make sure I explain myself clearly.
If I fail to do so, I will fail to make my point properly. Given an
issue as delicate as this, people will be quick to react disapprovingly to
anyone who has an opposing view.
