article_snippet: But I want to live in a country where the government does not listen to my songs and then decide whether or not I should be punished, based on what words I used.
article_snippet: But I am not willing to trade the First Amendment for a society where we don't need to hear racist words.
article_snippet: But I feel no kinship with anyone who would harm the First Amendment to fight racism.
article_snippet: Some things are worse than racism -- like a loss of the right to speak your mind and think your own thoughts.
article_snippet: However, we have slowly been descending into a place where we are trading this for freedoms that are far more precious than the freedom to avoid having we feelings hurt by offensive statements.
article_snippet: The First Amendment prevails here.
article_snippet: The First Amendment is not there to serve as a comforting blanket of civility.
article_snippet: In fact, The First Amendment is there precisely to protect the sharp edges.
highlights_snippet: Those willing to weaken First Amendment should realize Those willing to weaken First Amendment free expression is also at risk .