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Five Freedoms
- The First Amendment protects five freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- The text itself doesn't fully explain what "freedom of speech" entails, causing ongoing debates.
Freedom of Speech
- The First Amendment uses the phrase "freedom of speech," suggesting a broader concept than just speech itself.
- It possibly relates to freedom of conscience and criticizing the government.
Internet's Impact
- The internet complicates the tension between free speech and its regulation due to its speed and reach.
- The Founding Fathers couldn't have foreseen this technology, making the First Amendment's application challenging.