Surviving Christianity: Can H.R. 1955 be used to silence the voices of dissent?

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Can H.R. 1955 be used to silence the voices of dissent?

There is pending legislation in the US that would criminalize speech on topics the government deems "threatening. "

The law is called H.R. 1955.

It goes by the Orwellian name: "The violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism prevention act."

It quietly passed the House by a 404 to 6 vote and at least one Congressman admits voting for it without reading it.

Language in this bill makes it theoretically possible for government agents to shut down sites like Brasscheck TV by claiming that the information we share *may* insight violence.

Few Americans even know of the existence of this legislation let alone know what's in it.

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IT'S NONE OF YOUR F-ING BUSINESS!

"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. "
[Extracted from The Constitution of the United States of America (May 2006), The Constitution of the United States of America.]

My advance appologies

If any of the information, such as names and dates regarding my own testimonials, are incorrect I apologize in advance and would be happy to make the corrective edits at your emailed request. Unless you tell me, I'll never know. I tell it as I remember it.

I also post articles of interest with or without my own commentary. Frankly, some of the stories just leave me speechless. They usually reinforce the theme of what I am trying to relay, however. I try my best to give credit to the original authors. If I have posted your work here and you object to my sharing it, simply notify me by email and I will accommodate you by removing your work or any reasonable concession that you may require.

And furthermore, about my general tenor, don't worry. One day, you will be just as screwed over and just as angry as I am. I suppose it will take that to wake the automatons up from their indoctrinated sleep.