Last Friday, June 30, the Supreme Court recognized the Constitution prohibits Congress from making a law “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech….” It’s funny how freedom of speech and freedom to exercise religion keeps popping up. It’s almost like there’s a group of ideologues who want the power to make Americans do and say things we don’t want to do or say. In 1789 our founders protected citizens’ rights to speak publicly and to practice their religious beliefs without interference from the government. Last Friday, the Supreme Court agreed with what the Constitution says. Our founders had just fought and won freedoms from a government that had repressed the people’s rights. Over the years Congress and courts have created “protected classes” of citizens who believe they can do what Congress is prohibited from doing, i.e. infringe on citizens rights to speak freely and prohibit their rights to exercise their religion. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Smith, owner of 303 Creative, a website and graphic design company, recognizing her right to run her business freely in accordance with her religious beliefs. 300×250 image ad Lorie Smith […]
