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    for the First. Although a very respected female journalist‚ Susan Jacoby was labeled as a "First Amendment junkie" by many other women for her personal views concerning the censorship of pornography in society. Ultimately‚ she believed that censorship of any kind against pornography was wrong. Feminists were infuriated that another female acknowledged pornography ’s right to exist. Susan Jacoby did not necessarily agree with pornography‚ but she felt that its rights guaranteed under the First Amendment

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    Ariel Okech Diana D’India ENGL 101 055 31 October 2014 In "A First Amendment Junkie" Susan Jacoby argues that censoring pornography goes against the First Amendment.  She believes that the First Amendment should be absolutely interpreted.  She states that people will never be able to agree on what should be censored.  She points out that censoring pornography will lead to censorship of other topics that need to be discussed and brought to attention in American society.  She believes that pornography

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    society‚ the first amendment is taken advantage of in many ways. Many people express that they can say whatever they please because they have the Freedom of Speech. They might burn the USA flag‚ make a racist remark‚ or some other kind of action‚ but what they do not realize is that this may hurt people. The First Amendment should be limited so that individuals can speak their mind so long as it does not hurt other people‚ or violates their rights. An example of a First Amendment issue is the

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    In Susan Jacobs essay "A first amendment junkie" she discusses the fact that porn is the worst type of freedom of speech. It is insulting to women to have to walk pass porn shops‚ perhaps she means strip clubs ect. She says that it is worst then child porn. truthfully anyone most be most be out of her mind to say that porn is worst then child porn or to compare it to a child working in the minds. Who ever believes that needs a reality check in facts. Child porn is the works of the devil. It is one f

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    The First Amendment

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    petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The first and the most significant of the amendments to our Constitution is the First Amendment. "The amendment that established our freedoms as citizens of our new confederation." The First Amendment insures freedom of speech and of the press. The First Amendment ratification was completed on December 15‚ 1791. This happened when the eleventh State‚ which is Virginia‚ approved this amendment. At that time there were fourteen States in the Union

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    The First Amendment of the United States of America is composed of five freedoms. Those freedoms are freedom of assembly‚ petition‚ speech‚ religion‚ and press. All of them are violated everyday in an average American life. One Freedom in particular that is overlooked is the freedom of religion. Many people believe that it is a sin to be a homosexual‚ but in actuality it is a personal preference. Those who are homosexuals are beaten‚ killed‚ and threatened everyday because of their choice‚ which

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    Amendment One The Constitution of the United States is an outline of the national government of the United Stated of America. It was written in 1787. Fifty-five men were there. They are known as the “Founding Fathers” or “Framers of the Constitution.” The Constitution of the United States was approved on June 21‚ 1788. The Constitution of the United States divides the government into three branches. First the Legislative branch‚ then the Judicial branch‚ last the Executive branch. The Constitution

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    The First Amendment and Its Conflict Freedom of speech‚ of religion‚ of the press‚ to assemble peacefully‚ and petition; this set of guarantees‚ protected by the First Amendment‚ comprises what we refer to as freedom of expression. However‚ many people will say that the law has stopped people from being able to exercise their rights. Personally I believe that people have lost their freedom to exercise their rights mentioned in the first amendment. Inhibiting a person’s right to exercise the

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    Amendment One ------------------------------------------------- The Bill of Rights‚ founded by Thomas Jefferson‚ is a name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments help to protect the natural rights of liberty and property. One of the most Important amendments is the first amendment. This amendment protects the freedom of speech‚ freedom of religion‚ and freedom of the press‚ as well as the right to assemble and petition the government. This amendment

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    The First Amendment‚ along with the rest of the Bill Of Rights‚ was put into force on the 15th of December‚ 1791. The Bill of Rights declares ten Amendments that protect US citizens’ basic rights and civil liberties; one of which is the right to have freedom of speech‚ and gives the same to the Fourth Estate - the press and media. This Amendment also allows the people to assemble to protest‚ create petitions‚ and prohibits Congress to pass laws that establish

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