... were to complain then that was prima facie evidence that they were not loyal citizens. In June of 1940, America's fear of German aggression led to the enactment of the Smith Act. Much like the Alien and Sedition Act it required all aliens to be registered and fingerprinted. It also made it a crime to advocate or teach the violent overthrow of ... in itself constitute grounds for conviction. Another instance of governmental infringement of the liberties of American citizens is the well known Senate Sub-committee on un-American Activities headed by Joseph McCarthy. Thousands of people los...

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... to be heard, but actually be allowed to profit from their words and heinous actions. According to the founding fathers, the First Amendment reached to all Americans?even to Susan Smith, the mother who so cruelly and methodically rolled her locked car into a South Carolina lake while her young sons slept in the back seat. The First Amendment was 100% available ... of Sam. ?I am deeply hurt by your calling me a wemon hater. I am not. But I am a monster. I am the 'Son of Sam.' I am a little brat.? (Excerpt from a letter written to Captain Joseph Borelli of the NYPD) (New York Police File) ...

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