Freedom Is The First Amendment
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The Presidential Campaign Is A Good Time To Remember the Value of Free Speech
The First Amendment to the Constitution goes into high gear when my opinion or beliefs clash with yours.
One of the most exciting efforts currently gaining momentum is, I believe, "1 for All." This is a national nonpartisan program designed to build understanding and support for First Amendment freedoms.
When I saw this: "The First Amendment serves everyone, regardless of faith, race, gender or political leanings. It is truly one amendment for all," on their website, I felt a renewal of my own dedication to this fundamental fact of American democracy.
Defense of First Amendment rights is a responsibility of everyone. Everyone.
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The First Amendment
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.
What Is The Value of The First Amendment?
Is it first, second, or third among the Bill of Rights that are attached to the Constitution?
Have you ever wanted to cut off someone else's freedom of speech? Has your freedom of speech ever been threatened?
This on July 26, 2010 from The Washington Post, a conservative newspaper. Courts have long ruled that the First Amendment protects the right of citizens to take photographs in public places. Even after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, law enforcement agencies have reiterated that right in official policies.
But in practice, those rules don't always filter down to police officers and security guards who continue to restrict photographers, often citing authority they don't have.
What's the best reason to have freedom of speech in a democracy?
The 1st Amendment enables citizens in a free society to express their thoughts, beliefs, and for the press to criticize government.
lumpy22 says:
They are both important Freedom is what I hold dearest. Freedom of religion although can fall and does into speach it doesn't need two. Haha great lens
Thanks
It allows citizens to practice whatever religion they wish.Or no religion at all; and to mobilize for, or against, social change.
BFuniv.com says:
It intentionally limits government tyranny by allowing cohesive citizen activism.
"How Free Can You Be" Is a "1 FOR ALL" Project
Get involved in this bipartisan project to raise awareness of 1st Amendment freedoms - How Free Can You Be?
Join this nationwide awareness builder. And, one that promises fun and creativity for the sake of First Amendment liberties.
How To Promote The 1st Amendment
Anyone who lives in a democracy - where freedom of speech is valued - has opportunities to add clout to this basic right when it is weakened in any way in the society we live. To see more ways to promote and support the First Amendment suggested by 1 FOR ALL go here.
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“All ideas deserved to be heard.
All of them.
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DoSomething.org is a not-for-profit youth organization with a mission to inspire teens to take action! Do Something knows teenagers have the power to make a difference and works to empower a generation of doers by helping turn ideas and energy into action
I Love Songs About Freedom
Without freedom of speech, the others don't matter very much
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of Speech | Immortal Technique | Revolutionary, Vol. 2 | |
| Freedom of Speech | Liquid Tension Experiment | Liquid Tension Experiment | |
| Freedom of Speech | Above the Law | Livin' Like Hustlers | |
| Freedom of Speech | Just-Ice & KRS-One | Kool & Deadly - Justicizms | |
| Freedom of Speech | Jimmy Dore | Citizen Jimmy | |
| Freedom of Speech | Mike Portnoy | Prime Cuts | |
| Freedom of Speech | Jimmy Dore | Really? | |
| Freedom of Speech | Ice-T | The Iceberg / Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say | |
| Freedom of Speech | Mill Millionz, Rosco P. Coldchain & Tone Trump | Trump Life |
Add your favorite way to promote freedom of speech
Do you worry about survival of the 1st Amendment?
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mrducksmrnot
Aug 11, 2011 @ 8:52 pm | delete
- A wonderful lens and I very much like how it's focus is especially towards the teenager of today which is tomorrows future. Getting them educated and knowing their rights is something our public schools do not do anymore. It is up to those of us who will stand for our freedoms to keep what our forefathers carefully drafted in the Constitution and Bill Of Rights to continue for everyone. Thanks for a wonderful lens.
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KimGiancaterino Aug 8, 2011 @ 10:52 am | delete
- Even though free speech is a right, I don't always feel free to express my opinions.
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rms Jul 21, 2010 @ 6:56 am | delete
- Through my writing. :)
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_Joan_
Jul 5, 2010 @ 2:36 pm | delete
- My favorite way to promote freedom of speech? I guess it would be both exercising my right by speaking my mind, and listening with understanding (which is not the same thing as agreement) when other people speak their minds.
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