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| It seems that we're slowly making the transition to a democracy, something that I truly fear. We already see the constitution falling prey to the majority, in the case of gun rights, gay marriage, public spectrum, PATRIOT Act, War on Drugs, and such, all of which our sitting president is advocating. The constitution is a safeguard to democracy, where no matter how miniscule the people are, their rights will always be intact. |
I agree that an entirely democratic process is not a good thing. The concept of a republic provides protection for the minority, which I do consider a good thing.
But I do not believe that this amendment can be extended the way many people claim.
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| 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 |
That is the first amendment in its entirety. The entire thing is basically dedicated to the concept of free speech and free thinking. It may be that many of these recent laws are unconstitutional, but I do not think this amendment can be used to prove that.