Entry 4

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Amendment I

 This political cartoon shows a man in jail with little space in his jail cell and a shackle on his tongue. This portrayal of a man with his tongue shackled shows that most times we are censored and unable to really express how we feel. Also he stands in one spot, not being able to move, this could show that because his right to expression is limited he is limited in action.  This could be related to the media, writings, or even in classrooms. The fact that if you speak out to much you could end up in jail, where you will be shut away shows a clear abuse of the first amendment.

The 1^st amendment gives the right to have the freedom of speech, expression, religion, assembly, and petition. This cartoon relates to the 1^st amendment because it shows a violation of the freedom of expression and speech. The man was shut up by being incarcerated and his tongue shackled. Even though people are not put in shackles for speaking out, this shows a valid example of how freedom of expression would be taken away. Another good example of this would be when people are incarcerated because they are expressing them selves through peaceful petition and assembly to make a point. This is also a violation of the 1^st amendment because the 1^st amendment clearly gives the right to of petition and assembly.

In my opinion I believe that the 1^st amendment was a good idea and when it is violated, that is unconstitutional. I believe everyone has the right to speak and act on their on to an extent. As long as the petition, assembly, or speech does not involve violence it should be ok. Offense is taken on it’s on of the individual who decides to get offended by the act or words of the person or persons that decide to act on their rights of the 1^st amendment. No one has the right to stop anyone from feeling the way they feel.