2007-12-13 04:23:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Greetings! That idea was actually tried before. President John Adams ordered the Alien and Sedition Acts, which did punish people who made offensive comments toward the US President.
The act was rightfully scorned and helped contribute to his ouster in the next election. One of the first things Thomas Jefferson did when he entered office was to nullify the act.
It was a terribly bad idea two hundred years ago and it still is today.
Here's a quote on that subject regarding Presidents and their policies. It was from none other than Theodore Roosevelt:
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the
President, or that we are to stand by the President,
right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile,
but is morally treasonable to the American public."
Hope that helps. Take care.
2007-12-13 04:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by TeacherGrant 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Alex - i did no longer understand the Romans televised the executions. yet public executions could teach those at risk of do the crimes the tip consequence so plenty extra helpful. The executions additionally could be achieved nearer to the crime than at present.
2016-12-11 03:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by veloso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. I have heard of and even read much of this little thing called the Constitution of the United States and, thank God, it prevents that ignorant behavior!
2007-12-13 04:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it's protected speech. Just don't eat a piece of the flag since protected speech only applies to what comes out of a mouth and not what goes into it.
2007-12-13 04:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
No, it would be hypocrisy since the US is based on and the troops exist to defend freedom of speech (as well as our other freedoms)
2007-12-13 04:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by pip 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No...this isn't Germany circa 1939, the last time I checked.
2007-12-13 04:42:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be in jail or executed for completely ignoring our Constitution.
But if we did that we would have to execute half of our politicians...
2007-12-13 04:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, and while it may be disrespectful and distasteful, it is still our right as American citizens to speak our mind!
2007-12-13 04:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, read the Constitution.
2007-12-13 04:35:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Last time I checked we were not a communist country.
2007-12-13 04:32:20 · answer #10 · answered by mrlebowski99 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋