Blog Post #3

What Makes a Good Blog Post: My favorite of the 8 Speech Theories 

  Individual Self- Fulfillment

    C. Edwin Baker made this theory to say that the freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves and how they feel on the subject matter. It allows people to share their own identity and ideas with the rest of the world, it is what makes each human different based on their values and opinions. By being able to share what they really feel they may also find people with similar values and beliefs which connects people in a different way. Connecting with people and being your own person is a big part of what makes the world run because if everyone was the same, there would be no real purpose to life. I think that this is one of the important ones of the 8 speech theories because when you are writing a blog, it should be your own space to express yourself. It should be a place for your imagination to run wild and make it anything you want it to be and in order to do that freedom of speech plays a big part in that so that we, as Americans, can have that liberty to make it give any message that we chose. It is a a right that plays a part of our human dignity, human agency, and autonomy. This day and age is all about self- expression and not being a afraid to show who your really are and the terms of freedom of speech is what we are able to use to express this and so it is very important when it comes to today's society. 

Promote Innovation 

    Jack Balkin is the maker of this theory and it says that a community in which free speech is valued and protected is likely to be more energized, creative, and interesting society because the people within this society will be able to actively fulfill themselves in many diverse ways. I believe that this one and the self fulfillment theories are both very important to making a good blog because self expression is something that cannot be concealed and buried. By feeling open to be yourself it creates a happier life for yourself and it promotes it in other people as well in getting them to show their true selves. If the entire community around you showing their true selves with no judgement or reservations then everyone is more likely to be happy and the world will be a better place lower depression rates. In a blog it is not only about the individualized format and creative sides to it but it is also about the content. When someone is writing about something that they are passionate about it automatically elevates the writing and gives the audience a more interesting piece to read so having the ability of freedom of speech gives people an outlet to spread happiness and spread their views to not only connect with others but also try and get other people to do that same. Being able to express myself is very important to me and growing up we were always taught to not hide your true self and these both represent that and so being yourself should come first.