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The First Amendment Is Often Inconvenient. But That Is Besides The Point.
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The First Amendment is often inconvenient. But that is besides the point.
Inconvenience does not absolve the government of its obligation to tolerate
speech.
-- Justice Anthony Kennedy
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Speech and expressive action that is supported by a majority of the population does not need protection.
.. the First Amendment protects the unpopular. -- Robert J. Wagma...
At the heart of liberty is the right to define one's own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life.
-- Justice Anthony Kennedy...
The Internet may fairly be regarded as a never-ending worldwide conversation.
The government may not, through the [Communications Decency Act], interrupt that conversation....
The true strength of a country is best demonstrated by the willingness of its government to tolerate challenges from it's own citizens.
A small difference of opinion on the U.S. Supreme Court in 'Texas v.
-- Justice William J. Brennan, writing for the majority....
No government door can be closed against the 1st Amendment and no government action is immune from its force.
-- Bursey v. US (466 F.2d 1059)...
The First Amendment was designed to protect offensive speech, because nobody ever tries to ban the other kind.
-- Mike Godwin, staff counsel, EFF...
Free speech for me but not for thee." -- Liberal's 1st Amendme