Felix overhears daniel telling a joke that makes fun of doctors. Felix's mom is a doctor, and felix is offended by the joke. Does felix have a legal case against daniel? Yes, because making fun of a group of people is not considered free speech. Yes, because daniel is spreading libel against the medical profession. No, because jokes are not restricted under the first amendment. No, because offensive speech is protected under the first amendment.

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Ezra Cole

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31 May, 13:31

Felix overhears daniel telling a joke that makes fun of doctors. Felix's mom is a doctor, and felix is offended by the joke. Does felix have a legal case against daniel? Yes, because making fun of a group of people is not considered free speech. Yes, because daniel is spreading libel against the medical profession. No, because jokes are not restricted under the first amendment. No, because offensive speech is protected under the first amendment.

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Khalil Yates · Answer 1

Correct answer is D. No, because offensive speech is protected under the first amendment. You can say whatever you want, as long as you are not endangering the person you are talking about. You are stating your personal opinion and that is permitted. Constitution grants you the power to have free speech regardless of what it is.