FREE SPEECH

One of the issues begining to concern me is the efforts by some to shut down main thoroughfares in major United States cities across the country. This is done as an extension of the anti-war protest against President Bush. Let us look at the first amendment of the United States Constitution:

AMENDMENT I
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

The key word in this particular case is "peaceably". When a crowd of protesters goes beyond the rules of organized protest and begins creating such a ruckus as to serve as a diversion for a potential terrorist attack, that expression is as dangerous as shouting "fire" in a crowded theatre. Accordingly, I am calling on all political leaders across the country to speak out against these mob tirades. Public safety should not be compromised because certain protesters do not understand the boundaries of public protest.

Grow, grow in the corner you little plant!

I wouldn't think that the politicians speaking out would carry much weight.
Who really listens to a politician?

Originally posted by Java
I wouldn't think that the politicians speaking out would carry much weight.
Who really listens to a politician?

While on the subject, who really listens to the president??

Originally posted by TheCatalyst

Originally posted by Java
I wouldn't think that the politicians speaking out would carry much weight.
Who really listens to a politician?

While on the subject, who really listens to the president??

I listen to John McCain, but I agree with him on alot of things. so diss me ok.

As far as the Commander in Chief goes, when he addresses the PUBLIC I listen to every word.

[Edited on 1-4-2003 by ADVISOR]

[Edited on 1-4-2003 by ADVISOR]