October 21, 2010 06:37:12 PM
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SholomRav
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That the Bill of Rights, in our Constitution, guarantees certain rights of speech, religious practice, and political choice to all Americans.
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There is no civility. Whether there is actual respect or camaraderie between legislators, it is not acceptable to admit even conversation, let alone respect for one another's ideas.
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I'm at a loss, short of locking them in a room until they realize that their job is to pass legislation to make the government run better, not posture for the next election.
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Can you please address the issue of Juan Williams being fired today by NPR? This seems an important free speech issue that cuts pretty close to home.
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