The First Amendment rejects red tape, cover-up and double-speak.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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.
To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker.
As to the media, they are protected by the First Amendment, as they should be.
When you have mass surveillance, it's impossible to meet the intent of the First Amendment because reporters can't talk to sources because sources are afraid to talk.
You know why there's a Second Amendment? In case the government fails to follow the first one.
The First Amendment is first for a reason - it cannot be ignored by the D.C. City Council.
The government argues that First Amendment rights are outweighed by the need to prosecute those who transmit classified information and documents.
We still have a First Amendment that protects your business and free speech.
The First Amendment is very important, but it's not everything.
The First Amendment doesn't give anybody the right to be heard. People don't have to listen to you.