Thought For The Day

  • Thought For The Day

    Free Speech vs. Public Lying

    I believe in free speech. I am convinced that the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibits Congress from abridging the right of citizens to speak freely. While the Supreme Court of the United States considers the case against Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church, I thought I would weigh in on the real issue. I am opposed to “public lying.” The Government will send you to jail for lying to them – so will the local cops, the FBI, the IRS – well, we could go on and on. Of course all of the above name entities can lie to you without any concern (cops do…