Tuesday, January 31, 2006
The Death of Free Speech
How can it be? You have probably heard the incredible news about the arrest of peace activist Cindy Sheehan in the United States Capitol. The offense for which she was taken off in handcuffs is a few words written on a t-shirt.
Once upon a time, President Bush's father called that site "the front porch of freedom." Today, it is the front porch of a tyranny so arrogant and smug that it does not tolerate any idea apart from the insulated views of a failed presidency.
In case you forgot, here is the First Amendment.
But now one is no longer allowed to speak, even in the most muted tones, or oppose policies of the administration?
Sheehan was armed. Her weapon was more powerful than a gun or explosives. She had an idea, a thought, an opinion.
None of us are safe any more.
Once upon a time, President Bush's father called that site "the front porch of freedom." Today, it is the front porch of a tyranny so arrogant and smug that it does not tolerate any idea apart from the insulated views of a failed presidency.
In case you forgot, here is 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.
But now one is no longer allowed to speak, even in the most muted tones, or oppose policies of the administration?
Sheehan was armed. Her weapon was more powerful than a gun or explosives. She had an idea, a thought, an opinion.
None of us are safe any more.
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Isn't it quaint that a cowardly talk show bully who has repeatedly disconnected callers for years and recently suggested a caller was mentally ill after he had left the caller no chance to answer the slur is suddenly concerned about First Amendment rights?
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Cowardly? If you say so. Since when does any caller to a radio program have a "right" to be heard? 'Tis a mystery to me.
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