Why did the founding fathers include the 1st amendment?

The 1st Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to prevent the government from intruding on American's rights to freedom of religion, speech, and assembly. They are key to preventing tyranny and promoting open, free democracy because they prevent the government from telling citizens what to believe, what they can or cannot say, or with whom they may associate The Amendment is simple; the Amendment functions like an on-off switch: may the State impose, establish, prevent, encourage, fund, discourage, require, prohibit, or promote a religion? No May the government limit your right to publish or say whatever you like?

No May the government prevent you from assembling with friends or allies? No May the government prevent you from suing the Government? No Now, while simple, it is not stupid and should not be stupidly interpreted and if you stupidly exercise it, you shouldn't whine about your rights being violated.

For example, you mustn't cry "Fire" in a crowded theater when there is no fire, as the resulting pandemonium risks lives and costs the theater owner and ticket-buyers the business and purchased entertainment You may not libel another citizen or knowingly deceive for profit. You may publish filth or bad poetry, call the President a fool and demand his impeachment, and suchlike You may gather with friends to march in protest, but are required to gain permission from those responsible for public safety issues such as fire, traffic, and such. You may meet in homes and churches without government knowledge or interference You may sue the government but presumably your suit must have merit to prevent an unbiased judge throwing it out.

Exceptions are developing; I believe laws have been passed preventing citizens from filing suit against excessive logging on public lands, and I imagine there are similar laws elsewhere. These should be questioned and probably overturned Please note I am not a lawyer, merely a citizen with an interest in the Constitution.

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