Sen. Hawkins (Elizabeth Dement - R) testifies before the committee consisting [L to R] of Sen. Danforth (Edgar Allan Poe IV), Sen. Hollings (Dennis Delsing) and Sen. Al Gore (Don Schlossman) Photo

From: BWW Review: PORN ROCK Offers Great Reminders of the Right to Freedom of Speech in America

One of the basic rights of freedom in America is the right to free speech. This allows for anyone to state an opinion or belief whether or not anyone else likes what is being said - and hopefully to not be threatened or attacked. Certainly the ability to express yourself and believe in what you want to believe is a basic human right in American society. But challenging those who disagree with what the 'majority' believe often causes outrage and sometimes even violence against those who have the right to say whatever they want. Such is the case right now, given the political scene leading up to the Presidential elections this year, Lawrence Meyers' script really should be shared with school students today to remind them about what it takes to protect their basic rights and how Americans cannot allow the government or any industry to attempt censorship, and how important it is to allow others to state a differing opinion without stooping to violence against them. Be and let be. Why is this always so impossible?.