Government officials will not always act in the best interest of citizens. Without a free press to be a watchdog, there really are no restraints. |
The bottom line is, we have a right in America to express our views, even if most people would think them repellent. |
The nation's founders took particular care more than 200 years ago to respect the right of every person to choose their religious faith without government interference, or to have no faith at all. These recommendations are an important starting point in evaluating and strengthening this basic right so that it may better withstand the pressures of the 21st century. |