Commentary
Former President Barack Obama does not believe in free speech for his political adversaries.
In a speech given at Stanford University on April 21, Obama declared himself to be a “First Amendment absolutist” while calling for social media regulations. The self-described constitutional law professor needs to reread the First Amendment and the Federalist Papers to understand how the latter recommendation contradicts his absolutist claim.
Let us examine the issue.
What is Free Speech in a Modern Context?
The First Amendment is crystal clear about the sanctity of free speech guarantees for all Americans (emphasis added): “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”
…