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Tyranny Or Liberty? The Public Sector Union And The First Amendment, Emily A. Jackson-Hall

Emily A Jackson-Hall

What speech is fit for public consumption? What political speech? Thomas Paine said, "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." The First Amendment protects the right to speak by protecting us from laws which would silence us. “Congress shall make no law....abridging the freedom of speech...” A law which permits the government to pick and choose among speakers is dangerous. Preserving the right of your political opponents to voice their opinion is as critical as the fight …