Big Idea

The greatest thing about the United States of America is that we as citizens have the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is important because of the diversity in American. Not everyone shares the same values or opinions. To have the right to express ones thoughts without recourse is a wonderful privilege. Therein lays the problem, because America is so diverse the likelihood of offending another person’s value and opinion is inevitable. There will always be a person that does not agree with another and they have that right to disagree. In the interview with Ann Coulter, Donny Deutsch the host of the Big Idea asked Ann her opinion. Ann was attempting to express that opinion when she stated something to the effect that Jews need to perfect themselves. Donny expressed his difference of opinion and went to a commercial. Once the show returned, Donny gave Ann an opportunity to explain her thoughts further. Unfortunately for Ann the damage had already been done. With every statement that came out of her mouth, Donny fired back with both guns blazing. Donny no longer wanted to hear what she was saying, all he could hear was “Jews need to perfect themselves.” Ann Coulter’s freedom of speech caused Donny Deutsch to transform from an open-minded show host, to a close-minded practicing Jew. Because of the effect of Ann’s words on Donny, the viewers watching the show were forced to form their own opinion about Ann. Is she a racist or just misunderstood. This is the unpleasant side of freedom of speech, once a person has offended another they no longer listen with an open-mind. This is cause and effect at its best. The effect of Ann’s words Cause Donny’s reaction.