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An editorial titled A Lesson in Free Speech (our title) that appeared in the June 21, 2006 edition of The Augusta Chronicle discussed the situation the nation is facing with regards to the First Amendment. A graduating senior, Brittany McComb, at Foothill High was speaking about the influence of God in her life when her microphone was unexpectedly shut off by administration. While being criticized by the guests of the celebration, the admin stated that it is the policy of the district to promote a "genuinely neutral, evenhanded criteria."
By appealing to the audience through emotions, the unknown author is voicing his or her own opinion about the situation. Since the editorial reaches and applies to a very general public, the author's attempt to generate an impression that organizations such as this administration are "misguiding" the rights granted by the First Amendment, the perspective is hence creating a negative image of the school's administration and those who support......

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