The recent attempt by Senate Democrats to restrict our First Amendment rights is disturbing on its face and raises questions as to where lines will be drawn. The Democrats proposed constitutional amendment is strikingly broad. It would give Congress power to restrict the raising and spending of money in connection with any effort to influence the outcome of an election. At the same time, the language of the proposed amendment provided that it would have no impact on the freedom of press. Is it really an improvement to the Bill of Rights to single out one category of Americans -- those who own and operate media companies -- to enjoy the full protections of the First Amendment, while granting Congress broad discretion to restrict the rights of others? ~Senator Mike Lee
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:53:47 +0000
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