Free Speech Watch|All civil liberties must be respected, even in times of national emergency, however, the Freedom of Speech afforded by the U.S. Constitution is arguably the most important. In these days of the so-called “Patriot Act” our free speech is constantly under serious attack. This website monitors the efforts to protect our free speech. It also monitors the People’s reaction to those efforts.

There’s this little thing called an OATH OF SERVICE to defend the Constitution of the United States of America against ALL enemies, both foreign and domestic. Perry is advocating the military become domestic enemies!!! If he wants to see the streets flow …. sorry, i got caught up in the interpretation from the multitudes of possible agendas: 2000 election. Terri Schiavo. Gitmo – its uses and purpose. Free Speech. … and the list goes on and on… wait, that’s not all. …

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Washington (AP) – High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person’s civil rights. But in lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. … In a third case, the full federal appeals court in New York is reconsidering an earlier decision by three of its members to toss out a lawsuit by a man who was changing planes in the United States when he was mistaken for a terrorist and sent to Syria, …

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In his first major speech in the United States, the new head of NATO is expected to respond Monday, to President Obama’s concerns that the United States is doing the lion’s share of the fighting in Afghanistan. In prepared remarks, Anders Fogh Rasmussen acknowledges more ….. Micheletti’s former colleagues in Congress, over whom he presided until they installed him as president as part of the coup, warned him of widespread opposition to the suspension of civil rights. …

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The United States views with grave concern the decree issued by the de facto regime in Honduras suspending fundamental civil and political rights. In response to strong popular opposition, the regime has indicated that it is considering rescinding the decree. … The coup regime in Honduras appears to be backing off its attempt to shut down protests and limit free speech amidst growing protests for the restoration of the ousted President Manuel Zelaya. …

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Tichinin called this retaliation that violated his First Amendment rights and sued, but the lawsuit was dismissed and he appealed. An appeals court just ruled that he’s entitled to a trial, and the screwing of Morgan Hill taxpayers …

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First Amendment religion jurisprudence is not limited to a search for bad motives. A statute can violate the Free Exercise or Establishment clause solely because of its effects, including effects that legislators may not have considered …

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Post: The Roguecraft Spreadsheet User: Kultoros Infraction: 1. As in the First Amendment, which we’re against. Points: 1 Administrative Note: Message.

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The First Amendment Doesn’t Mean You’re Above Criticism. Posted by Carl. Gary Randall thinks criticism violates his rights. Actor Kirk Cameron, often referred to as a “former teen idol,” has announced an outreach to help students be …

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Today, the Senate Finance Committee rebuffed two amendments to include the public option in its health care reform bill. The first amendment, offered by Jay Rockefeller (DW.Va.) went down 15-8.

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The whole week is about the First Amendment. And even though book banning is usually done in public schools, does it go against students’First Amendment rights if they do not have access to certain materials? Jennifer Becknell …

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