Which of the following best describes how instances of offensive and blasphemous speech, such as that uttered in the Charlie Hebdo case, are handled in the United States?
A. Generally prohibited under state law
B. Severely restricted according to hate speech standards
C. Protected under the establishment clause
D. Protected by the First Amendment
E. Discouraged by the Fourteenth Amendment
Answer: D
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