Question

crackpots.
which is the best summary of the passage?

a. in his majority opinion on tinker v. des moines, justice fortas argues that free speech would not truly exist if people could only express their opinions in a designated place.

b. i agree with justice fortas that freedom of speech would not truly be \free\ if the right had to be confined to certain safe places, as if we are all rambling idiots.

c. in his majority opinion on tinker v. des moines, justice fortas argues that \free speech is not a right that is given only to be so circumscribed that it exists in principle, but not in fact\ and that free speech would not actually exist \if the right could be exercised only in an area... provided as a safe haven for crackpots.\

Explanation:

To determine the best summary, we analyze each option:

• Option A: It paraphrases part of Justice Fortas' argument but omits the key quote and the "safe haven for crackpots" detail.
• Option B: It includes a personal opinion ("I agree"), which a summary of a passage (likely an objective presentation of Fortas' opinion) should not have.
• Option C: It accurately includes the context (majority opinion on Tinker v. Des Moines), the key quote about free speech not being circumscribed, and the "safe haven for crackpots" detail, making it a more complete and accurate summary.

Answer:

C. In his majority opinion on Tinker v. Des Moines, Justice Fortas argues that "free speech is not a right that is given only to be so circumscribed that it exists in principle, but not in fact" and that free speech would not actually exist "if the right could be exercised only in an area... provided as a safe haven for crackpots."