2006-11-29 14:09:37 · 20 answers · asked by nummy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It's called freedom of speech.
2006-11-29 14:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Despite what some here scream, our rights remain intact. Freedom of speech and freedom of press still exist. Our forefathers always wanted our leadership to be held accountable by the people. You can argue with what people say, but really they have the right to criticize Bush, justifiably or not.
2006-11-29 14:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look at it from his perspective. Taking the realist assumption that he will do anything he can to increase his power (which isn't necessarily true), silencing dissent would no doubt turn the vast majority of America against him. He has been able to get away with quite a bit, but openly squelching dissent would not go over well.
2006-11-29 14:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Colin G 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is the good and evil of this country. The freedom of speech is powerful in America. It's one of those things we live and die for. But it allows us to be human. We can say what we want and not have our heads on a chopping block (like some countries). But it is also something that can be abused and their are some people out there that will abuse a good thing.
2006-11-29 14:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by socal_dude_2828 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Taking action is what gets him criticized. He is keeping a low profile and trying to let memory pass. How much more action can you afford from this President.
2006-11-29 14:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
1. He may be trying to override and/or circumvent the Constitution in many ways, but that First Amendment thing? I don't think he can shut that one down.
2. He has MIB for that.
2006-11-29 14:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What action is he going to take? It's a free country.
2006-11-29 14:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When he spoke at a local ballpark before last election, people who wanted to get in had to sign a loyalty oath. Protesters were kept away.
2006-11-29 14:35:11 · answer #8 · answered by waia2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on.... you want him to force people to stop criticizing him? That's like a dictator's action. You're ridiculous.
He may not be a guy I support but I know he wouldn't do that...
2006-11-29 14:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if your american or not , but in the united states you can say what every you whant about a sitting president with out being killed for it , It's a garented right in the bill of rights in the United Staes Constitution look it up sometimes
2006-12-01 03:26:54 · answer #10 · answered by theresa s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋