It's just 45 words. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

That's the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. It's often under attack, but those who founded our nation knew that freedom of speech and the press are integral qualities protecting the rights of people.

Free speech has had many protectors throughout our history. Millions have gone to wars to defend it. People of all political beliefs from the entire width and depth of political philosophy have fought to keep it strong. Many other countries don't have that basic righ

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