Occupy Wall Street: Effective Use of Freedom of Speech? By JoJo Tabares I have to admit that, for the longest time, I really didn't understand this movement. I remember when it first came to my attention, I began searching the internet to see what they were about. The media equated them with the Tea Party, others denounced them as an unruly mob, but I couldn't seem to get a handle on what they believed or their mission. Never one to report on an issue I simply didn't understand or take one man's opinion as Gospel, I simply didn't comment. After some research and watching the effect on the cities they occupy, I have come to a number of conclusions I'd like to share at...
Open Discussion Show today on Grace Talk Soup! Americans know they have the right to free speech, but what many don't understand is that there are consequences that come with those rights. You may have the right to disagree with someone, but do you have the right to yell at him? You may have the right to state your beliefs, but don't others have the right to be offended by what you say? Let's discuss this fine line between what we have the right to say and the natural consequences of that right. What say you? Come share! 8am PST/11am EST How to join the live show via your computer: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19736 How to join the live show via your phone:...
Our Founding Fathers fought and died for our right to various freedoms including freedom of speech. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: "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." Most Americans remember the first part where "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion" but precious few (and fewer each year) remember or understand the second part where they also may not make a law "prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech..." On October...
