How Each Pillar of the First Amendment Is Under Attack

Re:How Each Pillar of the First Amendment Is Under Attack by girvo on Sunday March 30, 2025 @10:35PM (#43530227)

I didn't see any "online outrage" from Brian here, just a sadly sober listing of all the direct attacks on the first amendment, with sources and explanation.

Heck, it's not even political despite the screeching to the contrary.

You're right that action must be taken too, but action does require an understanding of the battlefield one is entering.

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Re:How Each Pillar of the First Amendment Is Under Attack by GrumpyCat42 on Sunday March 30, 2025 @10:59PM (#43530421)

YMMV, but I would argue that claiming Trump is waging an unprecedented attack against the first amendment, accompanied by a picture of the first amendment ripped in half, is calling for (rightful) outrage and is inherently political. The post is very informational and well-cited, but it's not the changing hearts and minds of those it needs to.

Action has to be taken, but by people with the power to change things -- namely democratic leadership, who have the funds & influence (albeit dwindling). Do they understand the battlefield they're entering? I don't think so, as I think they're sticking to that same outrage strategy.

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