How we are losing our freedom of Speech
How many people know what the first amendment says?
Amendment I
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 peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
My goal today is to make you more aware of the freedoms that you have lost in the last several years and how we are on the road to lose more.
My speech will make you more aware of how your everyday life is being affected by an intrusive government
I am credible because of the research I have done on this subject and from years of personal experience.
My thesis is: freedom is something that has to be fought for and is hard to gain and easily lost
1. You cannot say what you want, how you want, when you want to.
a. Sonnieer Vs. Louisiana University
b. Tinker V. Des Moines School District
2. We all must be informed if we want to see what is being lost
a. Read what is happening locally and nationally
b. Research what you are being told
c. Understand the constitution by reading it
3. We have the ability to roll back the losses
a. Write your University President/ Congressman/ Superintendant
b. Speak up about injustices instead of taking them as they come
In Conclusion I believe we are at a critical stage in our nation. I would even go so far as to call it a crossroads and the future of our freedoms is at risk. Look at any major country in the world that is oppressive and you will find it always starts by limiting the oppositions right to free speech.
“Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
Benjamin Franklin
Amendment I
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 peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
.
