Amendment I to the Bill of Rights
By Ed Wrather
I am so thankful for our freedom in the United States, but those freedoms have been substantially
diminished. Take a look at what has happened to the Amendment I of the Bill of Rights
Amendment I of the Bill of Rights
Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
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.
The 21st Century American Version:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof - Except that prayer is not allowed in schools or in any public building or on public land. Also no military chaplain may pray in the Name of Jesus. Also the Ten Commandments are expressly forbidden from being posted in any public place local, state or federal.
The 21st Century American Version:
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press - Except in the case of someone saying something offensive about the President or threatening toward him, or saying anything offensive about a minority group (Unless that group is a Christian group and then it is okay to say anything you want to about them.). Such offensive speech is a hate crime. You do have the right to remain silent, however, if you choose to do so you may be guilty of the felony of obstruction of justice.
The 21st Century American Version:
Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble - Except that you can only assemble if you receive a special permit and then you can assemble only during certain hours on certain days, and in certain places.
The 21st Century American Version:
Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Of course, we do have the right to do that if we have a few million dollars to spend on attorneys.
These thoughts on the diminishing of our rights are mine (Ed Wrather). Please feel free to share them!!
