Freedom for the Thought That We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment by Anthony Lewis
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Book Summary Author: Anthony Lewis Edition: Hardcover Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2008-01-07 ISBN: 0465039170 Number of pages: 240 Publisher: Basic Books |
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Customer Review: Wonderful History of the Tortured Past of the First Amendment
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a history of the First Amendment and the twisting, torturous road taken to get from 1791 when the amendment was added to the Constitution to the freedoms we now enjoy due to the inclusion of the amendment. It has been a long bumpy road and getting to the point we are at now was not easy.
The author looks at various portions of the First Amendment, and details various laws and Supreme Court decisions that have affected and changed the way the amendment is interpreted. Along the way, the author looks at what is free speech, how that was determined and many of the attitudes of various Supreme Court Justices. In addition, libel laws are examined as is the concept of freedom of the press.
This book is a well written history, and one that all Americans should read. Not only do many of us take our rights for granted, but we also don't understand the process by which laws develop and are interpreted. The term "activist judge" will have a whole new meaning following the reading of this book. In addition, you will have a much better understanding of how the Constitution works, how the Supreme Court works and how we can all be better citizens.