"Bias"
by Bernard Goldberg

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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 peacably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment was written
in large part because colonists had, for so long, been unable to complain freely about the British government. The framers felt that, if free speech were unabridged, the people could always raise enough ruckus that necessary course corrections could be made by the government. Additionally, freedom of the press was specifically mentioned because the Founding Fathers believed, if all else failed, the press would keep an eye on things of and by the government, and inform the people accordingly. In fact, the founders relied so heavily upon this notion that the press is sometimes referred to as "The Fourth Estate", an unofficial nod to their collective equality of importance with the three actual branches of government. The assembly clause of the First Amendment not only provides for assembly but has also been interpreted in the courts to mean freedom of association as well.

Lady Liberty reminds you
that a true believer in free speech will defend that right for everyone. Free speech isn't free speech unless it applies to those with whom you disagree!

Work against hate speech legislation - only education can change minds

Work against censorship - censor yourself and your children, not others

Fight bias in the media - editorial opinions should not masquerade as news, and news should not contain editorial comments

Fight for free speech, even if you find it offensive - you have many rights, but the right to not be offended isn't among them

Support keeping religion out of our schools and our government offices. It's certain that many people have strong religious beliefs, but for all of us to be free to follow whatever philosophy we embrace, no one or two can supercede any of the other.

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