2007-09-22 04:37:46 · 7 answers · asked by joeroxxx 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The Constitution and its subsequent amendments must be viewed from the perspective of the framers to be best understood. The First Amendment was intended to provide for freedom of religion, as well as free speech, whether in assembly, in the press, or by petition. Many people had come to the colonies in the New World to avoid religious persecution and government interference. The men who fought and died in the American Revolution were throwing off the yoke of tyranny of a despotic king, where speaking out against the government or attending the "wrong" religious service could mean arrest, torture, and execution.
2007-09-22 04:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Individual freedom is essential in our laws and it starts with free speech, which is the first amendment. Liberty does not exist without free speech. Protect it with your life, as our forefathers did.
2007-09-22 07:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the same reason that they are ALL important. Without them, we can't reasonably expect a chance at life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
2007-09-22 04:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It defines the right of free speech .
2007-09-25 22:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mogollon Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are supposed to protect us from the diabolical actions of an oppressive government. unfortunately today they are being largely ignored and violated, and the gov. gets away with it because there are too many people who just don't care, or worse yet like it that way.
2007-09-22 04:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by White 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
without it...you could be executed in other countries for that question. do your own homework.
2007-09-22 04:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by chilicooker_mkb 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
doesn't really matter. bush will change that soon
2007-09-22 04:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by Chocolate_Bunny 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋