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Why is freedom of expression an important right in American society? People must be able to share ideas without fear of punishment to participate in civic life. Defendants on trial have a right to representation from an attorney to help defend them. Early leaders of the nation supported it, but the freedom no longer requires protection. Without freedom of expression, people would not be able to vote in elections.

Respuesta :

People must be able to share ideas without fear of punishment to participate in civic life. 

Answer:

People must be able to share the ideas without the fear of punishment to participate in civic life.

Explanation:

Freedom of expression is one of the most important fundamental right granted by the US constitution to the citizens. It is the right to speak freely about the important issues, access information. It is important because it affects other rights and creates a healthy environment for the development of an individual or group of people. Lack of freedom of expression mostly affects the marginalised people of the society  as in its absence they wont be able to express views, worries or to oppose the discrimination against them.