Re: Expression?

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On 6/08/00, RAL wrote:
> On 6/05/00, Michael wrote:
>> Isn't our freedom of expression protected by the 1st
> Amendment? Some expression is not acceptable, however, isn't
>> expression a form of speech? For example, if someone threw
> a plate in anger, would that not be an expression
>> protected under our first amendment rights? I think that it
> would be. Is it also not an expression of our rights to yell
>> when we are mad? All these things can also be viewed as an
> assult. What do you think?
>
> The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: "Congress
> shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
> prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
> freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the
> people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government
> for a redress of grievances."
>
> I don't see the word "expression" in there at all. Freedom of
> speech does NOT give rights of someone to harass someone
> else. You have to look at the intention behind the amendment,
> not nit-pick its verbiage.
>
> Do you really think the writers of this meant to allow
> someone to verbally harass someone? I don't think so. Do you
> think censorship would fall under this intention... yup.
>
> Now answer your own questions now that you have the actual
> First Amendment in front of you.

RAL. you discust me.

Re: Expression?, 6/18/01, by Judy Doyle.

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