Wednesday, August 21, 2024

First Amendment: Is it ok to have a different perspective or religion?

The First Amendment is what makes us unique as a people. These are basic human rights that government supports. People should be able to report criminal behavior, have a different religion, or have at least reasonable alternative perspectives. What we don't want is freedom of speech as long as it aligns with my values, freedom of religion as long as you worship like me, or freedom of assembly as long as its for my cause is not really freedom. However, when there are issues of corruption, extremism, or partisanship these rights might quickly go out of style. Thus, it is important to ensure that we all support them the best way we can. Sometimes we have to tell people they are infringing on these rights. For the most part people are trying but at times they should be reminded of their oaths and duties through polite persistence. That doesn't mean they will listen or adjust but at least you did your duty of reminding them. Whatever that is worth. 🤷

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."

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