Well, it’s happened again, I am confused over the First Amendment and how it is applied across our society.
Yep, I have been listening and reading and the pundits have me confused because there seems to be a clear delineation of free speech being applied in current news events.
Now, as a Republican I can honestly tell you that there are certain celebrities that I no longer go to their movies or buy their music, Julia Roberts, “Republicans can be found somewhere between reptile and repulsive” and Barbra Steisand just because she’s Barbra. I really did enjoy these two performers but their political speech offended me and I am sure they do not miss my attention or money. There are more, Sean Penn, etc..
But it brings up a point…Democrats, mainly liberal ones are free to speak their minds in whatever fashion generally in the press or some media outlet and Republicans just have to take it but when the tables are turned then name calling is in order. Such is the order of the day with the current brouhaha on town hall meetings.
When did old folks speaking their mind become labels for neo-Nazis and other rude names? Now, I will admit that they left their manners at the door but so has the other side on occasion.
So Obama who was supposed to bring us together (remember that just back in November 2008, although I never believed it) has polarized us even more because of ill advised programs and rampant government spending that will saddled our kids and grandkids.
But I digress… what bothers me is the Ms. Garafalo can get on TV and call anyone who disagrees with Obama’s policies “racists” but an elected official cannot “take the heat” from the people that put him in office.
I love living in a Republican district because there is no town hall meeting because it isn’t necessary because my congressman has his marching orders and he will do his job.
Unfortunately, the Democrats are having a hard time listening as they are being rushed out out of local town hall meetings to their waiting limousines for their ride back to their gated communities.
So can someone fill me in on just how free speech is applied fairly to all citizens again?
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