Freedom of Expression and Speech - Essay Example

Young artists such as Lindsey Vincenty cannot express themselves through their art since the New York law does not allow them to, and yet the constitution of the US allows them to express themselves freely (Miller and Jentz 55).

I think that New York lawmakers should re-examine their anti-graffiti laws to enable young artists like Vincenty to enjoy their freedom of speech and expression. Vincenty and many others like her only want to legally enjoy what the constitution entitles them to, they are not after creating harmful graffiti. In any case, if what Vincenty and the other young artists in New York are doing is wrong, that is, if their form of self-expression is wrong, then all other forms of expression should be banned as well. It is not fair that other people in the city can talk and write about their opinions and ideas, whereas young artists are not given the same chance to express themselves. In my opinion, therefore, the court should grant Vincenty and others their request to be allowed to legally express themselves in the form of graffiti, as long as the graffiti is not harmful.