“The Constitution gives us several reset buttons...”
Sadly, the Constitution is no longer a valid document. The 1st Amendment is not recognized by this regime. The 2nd Amendment is on its way out. We saw the 4th Amendment wiped out with Elian Gonzales. So why would you think we can count on elections or impeachment?
The 1st Amendment is not recognized by this regime.I keep reading this here. Can someone explain to me in what way it's true?
First of all, if the 1st Amendment isn't "recognized" any more, how is Free Republic still online? How did thousands of people manage to stage "Tea Party" protests the other week with no interference whatsoever? How is it that there's a YouTube video with a supposed Marine (who is oddly unfamiliar with the full text of the Oath of Enlistment) calling for armed insurrection that has been viewed 100,000 times?
In a totalitarian regime, or a fascist dictatorship, these things wouldn't exist. They'd be pulled off line about as fast as they get put up. Do a little research on what you can see on the Internet from inside China and compare to what you can see here (everything).
Believe me, if the 1st Amendment weren't working, that last indicator you'd see would be people complaining about it in public.