CovenantNews.com

The Politics of Free Speech

Eric Rauch / American Vision:
The First Amendment to the Constitution is one of the most foundational pieces of legislation and succinctly outlines key freedoms that belong to each and every American. As a corollary, it is also one of the most debated and interpreted collections of words and ideas that have ever been put to paper (or parchment). Since few writers or commentators ever bother actually quoting the Amendment itself when discussing it, I quote it here in full: "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 of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Posted by Editor at September 29, 2007 02:03 AM