I am an old (80) and part of the California invasion. I have had a house in Boise for some 15 years when my daughter went to BSU. I will confess I bought her a house to avoid out of state tuition. I worked and lived in LA, a great construction market, but spent a fair amount of time in Boise and decided to move here when I retired. I love living in Idaho despite being a liberal democrat. We share a similar commitment to our political position. However, this is a fan letter and not a comment on your blogs. I find your perspectives quite compelling and, should this MAGA garbage relent in its assault on our democracy, I will find it an honor to oppose your professed Conservative Republican policies, but will buy you lunch at any time and at any place you may choose. Thank you for your intelligent blog. Even as a Democrat I can tell you love your country, as do I.
USA, our very "FIRST" Amendment of our Constitution, THEY want to take away:
**** 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.****
In Simpler Terms,= The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects five fundamental freedoms from government interference:
Freedom of religion: The right to practice any religion, or no religion at all
Freedom of speech: The right to express ideas and opinions without punishment or retaliation from the government
Freedom of the press: The right to publish information and opinions
Freedom of assembly: The right to peacefully gather with others
Freedom of petition: The right to ask the government to address concerns or change policies
Mr. Graf:
I am an old (80) and part of the California invasion. I have had a house in Boise for some 15 years when my daughter went to BSU. I will confess I bought her a house to avoid out of state tuition. I worked and lived in LA, a great construction market, but spent a fair amount of time in Boise and decided to move here when I retired. I love living in Idaho despite being a liberal democrat. We share a similar commitment to our political position. However, this is a fan letter and not a comment on your blogs. I find your perspectives quite compelling and, should this MAGA garbage relent in its assault on our democracy, I will find it an honor to oppose your professed Conservative Republican policies, but will buy you lunch at any time and at any place you may choose. Thank you for your intelligent blog. Even as a Democrat I can tell you love your country, as do I.
Best regards,
Ken Wipff
USA, our very "FIRST" Amendment of our Constitution, THEY want to take away:
**** 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.****
In Simpler Terms,= The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects five fundamental freedoms from government interference:
Freedom of religion: The right to practice any religion, or no religion at all
Freedom of speech: The right to express ideas and opinions without punishment or retaliation from the government
Freedom of the press: The right to publish information and opinions
Freedom of assembly: The right to peacefully gather with others
Freedom of petition: The right to ask the government to address concerns or change policies
This "THEY" want to take AWAY, "WHY" ?