Terrorists are not attacking us; they are attacking our freedom. The freedom to think and express our thoughts; the freedom to select our own religion, or none at all; the freedom to govern our lives without interference from church, state, or others; the freedom to defend ourselves and these principles when necessary – these are what our attackers seek to abolish. Do not allow them to succeed in using our own freedoms to strike blows against us. Continue reading “Terrorism is about freedom”
Category: Free speech
Citizens United
Did the Supreme Court get it right in Citizens United?
According to the ACLU, yes. The alternative is to allow the Government to decide who can and cannot speak which, I can assure you, is worse then allowing everyone to speak – including corporations. Also, keep in mind that these corporations – which include numerous non-profit organizations – in many cases speak for the people who are their members. These included associations of people – such as labor unions, advocacy groups, and even the NRA – whose members might not otherwise be heard individually.
Don’t think of whether or not you agree with any specific group’s opinion; think about whether you want the Government to decide who can speak and when – including YOU!