Freedom of Public Opinion

Nyasia 2022-01-12 08:01:27

The film is based on an adaptation of the Scopes case. The focus of the controversy in the case is "whether Tennessee allows public schools to publicly promote the theory of evolution", followed by the 1968 Epson v. Arkansas case and the 1987 Edwards v. Aguilard case The Scopes "Monkey Trial" case was reproduced, and the propositions of "Whether Arkansas allowed to publicly promote the theory of evolution" and "Whether the scientific creation theory allowed to be taught publicly" were discussed separately. The above cases were all centered on the United States Constitution. Disputes about the separation of state and religion, and the Federal Supreme Court ruled that “scientific creationism belongs to religious theology, and its public propaganda in school violates the separation of state and religion clause; evolutionary theory does not belong to religious theology, and it is allowed to conduct public discussions and discussions within schools. professor". It seems that the discussion of truth based on the pursuit of inner order is not simple, or that the promotion of this great progress is not just for the purpose of social progress. Hype the case for the purpose of afterlife, and the story behind it is far more complicated than the development of the table. Second, in contrast to our country’s "natural criminals theory" because it violates the mainstream value of society (Marxist crime view) and "does not recommend" public discussion in class, at least there is a court room in the United States to discuss a topic or a certain topic publicly. The social environment in which opinions can be promoted is still relatively freer.

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Extended Reading
  • Modesto 2022-03-15 09:01:05

    On the surface, it is a matter of religion, but it is more about independent thought and freedom of speech. The law in the play will kill a person who believes in Darwin's theory of evolution today, and tomorrow will kill another person who believes in other theories, and even a new branch of religion or a new interpretation of religion will appear in the future. Under this law, There will be endless mutual persecution. After the defense lawyers asked anthropologists, psychologists, archaeologists and other witnesses but were not allowed to appear in court by the judge, they had no choice but to retreat to prove the need for freedom of thought and speech in the classroom. This is very similar to Lin Zhao. She may not agree with Zhang Yuanxun's point of view, but she jumped to the table and said that she would allow others to speak. The reversal at the end uses a little trick, which can be regarded as showing from a certain aspect that "if you are not allowed to think freely and speak freely, anyone can become a victim."

  • Elmo 2022-01-12 08:01:27

    There is no winner, a very thick court drama. Stanley Kramer, who filmed this film and "The Nuremberg Trial", can't remember anyone who can be more regarded as the best forensic director than him.

Inherit the Wind quotes

  • [Drummond contemplates a radio microphone in the courtroom]

    Henry Drummond: Radio! God, this is going to break down a lot of walls.

    Radio Announcer: You're not supposed to say "God" on the radio!

    Henry Drummond: Why the hell not?

    Radio Announcer: You're not supposed to say "Hell", either.

    Henry Drummond: This is going to be a barren source of amusement!

  • E. K. Hornbeck: [Cates rises as his girlfriend is called to testify] Sit down, Samson, you're about to get a haircut.