Thursday, January 12, 2006
Freedom of speech
Enemies of freedom of speech have been using the notion of "corruption" under the guise of campaign-finance reform to silence primarily conservative voices. The First Amendment is clear:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Clearly McCain-Feingold contradicts this. One doesn't need a law degree to see this, although unfortunately the Supremes haven't struck it down as yet. Hopefully Alito will help to get rid of this awful law.
As an American, I interpret freedom of speech to mean I can say anything I want to anyone I want, at any time I want, using any medium I can get at, within a few limits imposed by libel, slander, decency, and treason. Any other restrictions - particularly where political speech are concerned - are contrary to the intent of the Framers and must be fought against by any true American.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Clearly McCain-Feingold contradicts this. One doesn't need a law degree to see this, although unfortunately the Supremes haven't struck it down as yet. Hopefully Alito will help to get rid of this awful law.
As an American, I interpret freedom of speech to mean I can say anything I want to anyone I want, at any time I want, using any medium I can get at, within a few limits imposed by libel, slander, decency, and treason. Any other restrictions - particularly where political speech are concerned - are contrary to the intent of the Framers and must be fought against by any true American.
# posted by Foobarista : 3:55 PM
