Question

In 1968 when he was 18, Peter joined a bunch of other guys his age in his city to collectively burn their draft cards to protest the Vietnam war. What type of free speech is this an example of?
A. pure speech
B. speech-plus
C. symbolic speech
D. intellectual property

Answer 1

The act of burning draft cards to protest the Vietnam War is an example of **C. symbolic speech**. Symbolic speech refers to actions that express opinions or beliefs, rather than using words alone. In this case, the act of burning the draft card serves as a political statement against the war.