This paper examines the idea of Political Speech within the context of the constitution and our national political discourse. "Aristotle does not limit the content of political speech to rational truth claims. Deliberative oratory is the rhetorical genre that Cicero designates for political speech. While some societies or political organizations absolutely restrict the ability of the populous to discuss things political, demonstrating a fear that political speech may lead to rebellion. Kennedy's argument that regulation forces political speech underground (Rosen, 2000). It depresses political speech, it oppresses political association, and it discriminates in favor of incumbents, the wealthy and the well-known. Political speech is protected, absolutely. 8 pgs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
