From CBSNews.com:
Support for the First Amendment has eroded significantly since Sept. 11 and nearly half of Americans now think the constitutional amendment on free speech goes too far in the rights it guarantees, according to a new poll.
The sentiment that the First Amendment goes too far was already on the rise before the terrorist attacks a year ago, doubling to four in 10 between 2000 and 2001.
The poll released Thursday found that 49 percent think the First Amendment goes too far, a total about 10 points higher than in 2001.
“Many Americans view these fundamental freedoms as possible obstacles in the war on terrorism,” said Ken Paulson, executive director of the First Amendment Center, based in Arlington, Va., which commissioned the survey. Almost half also said the media has been too aggressive in asking the government questions about the war on terrorism.
By the way, this means 50% of Americans aren’t welcome at my next party.
Oh, man.
No words, just
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHH.
shit.
Forget the party…how about your new country? On an island? Far far far far away?
I wish I did have my own island however then my island nation might be victimized by American foreign policy. :p