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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRepublican Senator Says First Amendment Shouldn't Be the 'Ultimate Right'
If speech isn't an option, what is left?
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-senator-says-first-amendment-shouldnt-ultimate-right-2132666
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Republican Senator Says First Amendment Shouldn't Be the 'Ultimate Right' (Original Post)
SamuelTheThird
Sep 19
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elleng
(141,357 posts)1. It's the FIRST amendment for a reason.
Irish_Dem
(77,147 posts)2. The First Amendment now appears to be the one where every American has to carry a gun.
And kill as many people as possible.
PatSeg
(51,369 posts)6. That was my reaction as well
Hey, why not just get rid of it altogether as some people seem to think it is obsolete? These people will twist anything to fit their narrative (and cover their ass).
sl8
(16,932 posts)8. Because the original first two amendments weren't ratified?
EYESORE 9001
(29,261 posts)3. The 1st is always superseded by the 2nd
which they believe is their right to shoot you in the face if you say something they dont like.
Baitball Blogger
(51,338 posts)4. Truly horrific.
UTUSN
(76,182 posts)5. Note to her: So, STFU, you first.
LudwigPastorius
(13,704 posts)7. OK, if free speech can be limited,...
let's start limiting the gush of dirty money ("speech", according to the Supreme Court) that was unleashed by the Citizens United ruling.