Everyone has a part to play in the working of freedom of speech, but there is something that prevents people from re-discovering this ideology. I don’t know what it is because I can’t prove it, but it’s something that I feel. It used to be a huge part of “The work of American people.”
Here’s my story:
I sat alone in a bar the other night down the street from where I live. When I mention ‘down the street’ it really means 15-20 minutes away. I had a fried chicken sandwich and one IPA beer. There were three men sitting at the corner of the bar and we started to chat. Each man was a different age and told me what they did for a living. I proceeded to tell them mine. I have no idea how politics came up but somehow I have written on my forehead “bring it up.” So we talked about politics respectfully. The four of us just peacefully chatted about how upset we are with the current state of politics.
Freedom of speech
At the end we agreed that the separation of church and state could be addressed and that free speech needs to continue. In a constructive manner we hope. It’s happening if you can feel everyone has different strengths, weaknesses, experiences and beliefs. I have no control over other people and other people do not have control over me. I am at Free Will. So I pay attention to where I land. I’m in the center. I’m a centrist who believes that the constitution needs to be revisited by all of us at this time.
I take advantage of free speech sometimes when I’m grumpy, insecure, pissed off about my own injustices in life and also the amazing, happy, proud and joyful aspects of my life. Some people don’t understand me and some people know exactly what I am articulating. That’s ok. I don’t want to be killed or kill because of it and I refuse to be scared. I will not get pushed into choosing a side, because I grew up really accepting myself and being very curious with the ease of getting to both sides of the coin. I learned the hard way and I’m glad I did.
I’m going to circle back around for a second and revisit my statement that everyone has a part to play. We all have something different to say and share. We each have different knowledge from one another and our intelligences are not always same.
We also each have our religious or spiritual beliefs that differ from one another. We know this and it’s in our constitution.
A friend of mine inspired this thought, if you are unhappy at the church you are at because you feel your free speech and freedom of religion is being taken away, then explore other avenues to peacefully live your life. Thriving is good for all of us, and there is plenty of universe for all of us.
