I can think of no sentence in your wonderful column that illustrates the perversion of the ACLU better than the one saying, "In the name of protecting children from harmful material, [the law] would have stopped adults from receiving a great deal of speech that is constitutionally protected." Clearly, the ACLU has departed from the Constitution it may not have even read. The right conferred under Amendment One is that of producing an expression. One has the right to put it out. One does not have the right to receive it; there is no right to be heard.
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Mr. Hess is absolutely correct. Society should be extremely careful in what it wishes for in case it gets something... [MORE]
Mica
Jun 12, 2007 19:44
Little Christophers name is fadeing away from the media,and its up to us to keep his name known and not... [MORE]
Michelle Christian
May 14, 2007 09:33
i havnt heard a damn word about christopher in awile. i watch msnbc, i seems like after he was found... [MORE]
tracie wernowsky
May 22, 2007 15:47
I understand the loss, its sad and yes alot of people have put it in the back of their minds,... [MORE]
Hannah
Jun 11, 2007 08:00
This message is for "Michelle Christian" who advocates for Christopher Barrios. I am glad you are passionate about Christopher's murder... [MORE]
Keona Wright
Jun 11, 2007 16:38
I FELT SAD AND HURT WHEN I HEARD ABOUT CHRISTOPHER,BECAUSE I HAVE A LITTLE GIRL THE SAME AGE.WE WILL FIGHT... [MORE]
delilah
Apr 28, 2007 02:21
little dude take care of the children out here in this dangerous world and ask god to give you permision... [MORE]
joe
Apr 10, 2007 22:07
This is one of the finest articles I've seen written regarding the story of little Christopher. It says it all.... [MORE]
Debra A Hester
Apr 10, 2007 16:53
No one here seems to be aware that little Christopher's father is on the Georgia sex offender registry for a... [MORE]
David Hess
Apr 9, 2007 23:05
Ok, everyone, clearly we all feel the same about the state the world is in. And it is unacceptable. Since... [MORE]
Paige Heinrich
Apr 9, 2007 22:15
When I look at Christopher's picture , I see my son. I'm so sadden that another human being, a child... [MORE]
CC
Apr 9, 2007 20:33
I live in brunswick less than a mile from where Christopher's body was found and I didnt know him or... [MORE]
kelly parrish
Apr 7, 2007 23:27
WHEN I HEARD WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO THIS BABY I COULD NOT BELEIVE THAT PEOPLE COULD BE CO CRUEL THIS... [MORE]
CASANDRA
Apr 10, 2007 16:23
THIS LITTLE BOY DID NOT DESERVE TO BEABUSED THEN THROWN AWAY LIKE GARBAGE
WE NEED TOUGHER LAWS FOR SICK #$@^^^^^LIKETHESE
GO TO... [MORE]
harold turner
Apr 5, 2007 03:14
I have been following this story since this child went missing and there isn't a day I don't think about... [MORE]
wanda
Apr 4, 2007 18:42
In all honesty if I thought there was anyone out there who had the power to organize a group of... [MORE]
Melinda M.
Apr 4, 2007 16:03
Melinda M.'s response was so perfect. I would only add that everyone can locate his or her state representative pretty... [MORE]
Sara N.
Apr 9, 2007 16:56
Justice for Christopher is already becoming an uphill battle!!! Can anyone else believe this !!!? I'm in shock and sickened... [MORE]
Melinda M.
Apr 4, 2007 15:42
If anyone here knows how to get in touch with sam lyons in Brunswick. We are getting lots of signatures... [MORE]
Nikki Hall
Apr 11, 2007 13:47
I am a female and I work in Law Enforcement in Washington, DC with youth everyday. I hate to bring... [MORE]
ALC
Jul 22, 2007 10:13
Alicia, I know EXACTLY how you feel. The great thing is that CHRISTOPHER is NOT forgotten. I am a florida... [MORE]