The Constitution
The Constitution of the United States was written as a set of rules for
this country. Many of the "rules" have helped the country stay in order, but a
great many have been abused and taken out of context. Three provisions in the
Constitution that are important to my individual rights and liberties are
freedom of speech, freedom to vote, and that all people should be treated
equally.
These rights represent what is important to me and what I believe in.
Freedom of speech is an important right to me. It is found under Amendment one
of the Constitution. I am a very outspoken person and I like to speak my mind on
issues of all kind. The country I was born in did not guarantee freedom of
speech. People could be arrested or even killed for expressing their opinion.
My parents tell me of some things they went through just to express their
thoughts. Those stories have made me appreciate the right to speak without fear
of being punished by the government. The......
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