The First Amendment

"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."


I think we can all recognize the first amendment of our country's constitution. The reason for this amendment was to limit our government's ability to cut off the people's ability to speak freely about things that mater to them and impact them. Without this power, our government would control the people when the people speak out against their policies, by shutting down communication.


This is what happened last week when the post was turned off. The information being shared among us was contrary to interest of the blog's author. His action was a perfect example of what our founding father's feared would happen and why they wrote the amendment.


To remedy this, I have opened up this new blog, and commit to all of you that regardless of what is written, I will not turn it off. This is for all of us to share our feelings, impressions and experiences without fear of censorship. Everyone is expected to post, to comment and to share. Your voice means you care and are concerned about Mom and Dad and the environment they are living in. Your silence is interpreted as either acceptance or indifference to what is being shared.