Continuing our examination of freedom of speech we first discussed how the due process incorporation theory acts to apply this right to the states. I noted the distinction between a negative right and an affirmative right in the context of explaining why the rights under the first amendment are limited. We first discussed the meaning of" speech." Matthew identified written and spoken words as well as expressive speech in art. I then discussed the Tinker case and explained the concept of symbolic speech. We explored why flag burning is protected speech but draft card burning is not. Last, we noted other restrictions on speech such as defamation and incitement to violence . I explained how the standard of Schneck(a required case) has been replaced by a more permissive standard.