I try to do that in this book without preaching - to try to do as you just said that you really have to defend the First Amendment rights of everybody.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I defend peoples' right to do that in a lawful manner, but I have not undertaken that practice myself.
It just seems to be a human trait to want to protect the speech of people with whom we agree. For the First Amendment, that is not good enough. So it is really important that we protect First Amendment rights of people no matter what side of the line they are on.
What you should do is to say to outsiders that a Christian has neither more nor less rights in our association than an atheist.
If you're not going to offend somebody you don't need the First Amendment.
The First Amendment only says 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' It can disrespect all it wants.
Preach not because you have to say something, but because you have something to say.
The First Amendment has the same role in my life as a citizen and a writer as the sun has in our ecosystem.
I'm a crusader. I really believe in the First Amendment, and I use it fully, and I pay a price for that.
The First Amendment doesn't give anybody the right to be heard. People don't have to listen to you.
Preaching is the most original thing I've ever done. There's nothing familiar about it. You have to be brave.