2-Spring-2011+Freedom+of+Speech

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Period 2 Spring 2011

Draft 2 Freedom of Speech 2-Spring-2011

__Character list:__ Jane Kyle Customer Police officer

__Location:__ Starbucks

__Description:__ Kyle and Jane are at Starbucks getting their morning coffee. They are talking about the new government regulations on the health care and how much they hate it. As they privately discuss the issue, a customer walks by and notices what Kyle and Jane are talking about. The random customer rudely interrupts and causes a scene in Starbucks. He starts shouting at the two and calls the law enforcement. The cops show up and arrest the two for talking about a matter that is illegal to talk about.

__Script:__ Jane: Good morning Kyle. This coffee is always so hot. Kyle: I know but it wakes me up! Jane: I’m glad we came early and actually have time to talk. Kyle: I know were usually always rushing out. Kyle: Hey Jane look at the TV, CNN is talking about the new healthcare plan. Jane: I know I’m so sick it of it. I wish the media would stop taking about it and stop supporting the government! I hate the plan anyway! Kyle: I know me too! This is no help for my small business. The government doesn’t understand that I’m struggling! I HATE OUR GOVERNMENT! Jane: I know me too! Customer: Hey! You two can’t talk about the government like that! It’s against the law. Kyle: I don’t care. That is such a stupid law. I thought this was America!? Customer: This is America and you can’t say that! I’m calling the police. Jane: Are you serious!? Why would you do that? Your crazy! (5 minutes later a police officer arrives). Police officer: I need you two to come with me right now! You guys are under arrest! Jane: Why? Police officer: You guys spoke out against the government, that is why! Kyle: No, this is America! I can talk whatever I want to talk about! (The police ignore Kyle and handcuff him and Jane and take them to the police car). Jane: I hate the government and the police! Kyle: This is not fair! I want a lawyer! Police officer: (while putting Jane and Kyle in the police car): You both have the right to remain silent! (The police officer shuts the car door in their faces and gets in the diver’s seat. The police car drives away).