In our last exciting episode, rob spellberg (emailrob@xxxxxxxxxxxx) said:
> i read that you are big on the "right to free speech".
> i do so hate to get legalistic on you and
> i am not being the least bit faux here but,
> in the usa, it's actually a "privilege".
> that's because our constitution has an amendment process.
> our much ballyhooed first amendment --is-- repealable.
> all it takes is for 2/3 each of our house and senate and
> 3/4 of our states to think that
> "it seemed like a good idea at the time."
And this is particularly why we have the 2nd amendment; the second the US
federal government tries this is the day I march on Washington armed to
defend my rights as defined in our Constitution (and I wouldn't be alone, I
assure you). I doubt you could seriously consider that Congress attempting
this stupidity as "representing" our citizens' interests.
> just think: if it wasn't for that pesky first amendment,
> we could finally pass a meaningful "hate speech code".
I really, REALLY, hope you are joking here.
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