While vagueness, ambiguity, and indirectness are generally considered negative qualities when you're aspiring to be a clear speaker and critical thinker, the rsa animate video suggests that there are times when veiled and indirect language serves a useful purpose in our interpersonal interactions. what hypothesis does the video offer as to why we often avoid explicit language?

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)