Words as Weapons

Answer the following questions in a Paragraph of at least 250 words.

1. First, do a google search for Julius Malema-- who is he? Why is he an important person in South African society? Who supports him? Who opposes him? (This should NOT be the longest part of your response).

2. Why do you think that Benesch starts with his story? What point does the case illustrate?

3. What does Julian Malema's story say about free speech in the context of South Africa?

4. Write about a time when you have seen one person's freedom of speech affect another person in a negative way. What was the language used? How did it make you feel?