The First Amendment protects freedom of speech.  Anyone can say whatever they wish, without government interference.  A basic truth not stated in the amendment is you are free to say what you wish, but you are responsible for what you say.  The popular example is shouting fire in a crowded theater when there is no...Continue Reading

All this fuss about the Second Amendment and do we really know the genesis of this contentious amendment? The Second Amendment was ratified on December 15, 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights which, in itself, became part of a much debated part of the Constitution.  This one particular amendment’s language was altered several times...Continue Reading