Question 1 • RKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 New
Read the scenario.Serena is participating in a debate about free speech on social media. She is an advocate for letting people say whatever they want online. To prepare for the debate, she writes the following reasons for her argument:What is offensive to one person may not be to another.We learn from each other’s ideas even if we don’t like them.Her debate partner reminds her to note a different point of view so she can prepare to discuss it.
Answer
A
Private social media companies have the right to not host offensive speech.
B
Different points of view mean that we can have discussions about important things.
C
People might change their minds if you discuss your ideas with emotion and energy.
D
Students should learn the rules for using social media in a way that’s safe and not toxic.
Explanation
A different point of view is that social media companies may set limits on what appears on their platforms. Choice A says private companies have the right not to host offensive speech, which contrasts with Serena’s argument for letting people say whatever they want online. The other choices either support open discussion or discuss unrelated social media behavior.
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