I am normally a proponent of Voltaire’s infamous quote I disagree with what you say but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. I say normally because up until about 9 am this morning I had always been a supporter of this belief. I’d never had a reason not to believe that as human beings, no matter our nationality, we have the right from birth to speak freely and express our unique thoughts to others. It is one of the fundamental rights we have as Americans as well, being protected by the First Amendment even. Read the rest of this entry »
Grieving families have rights too
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