What does Don Imus have to do with us?

There’s no way we’re going to weigh in on the controversy over Imus, what he said, and the resulting actions and statements of others.

But we can provide a place where the issues can be appropriately discussed in The People’s Annotated.  Our newly launched series begins with The Constitutional Amendments. 

Three guesses as to what inalienable right is protected by the First Amendment…!

Now, let’s be very clear – we are NOT suggesting that anyone’s right to Freedom of Speech has been infringed in any way.  In fact, we’re not taking a position of any sort. 

We’re simply saying that there are interesting issues raised, and a dialogue to be had, and a great place to have it just happens to be here.

For instance – the Founders could never have contemplated the Internet, or a world with 1000 cable channels.  How do First Amendment freedoms mesh with these advances in technology? 

Also – doesn’t “no” mean “no”?  “No law…abridging Freedom of Speech…” seems in conflict with the federal legislation that empowers the FCC to regulate content over the public airwaves.  Is it?  And in the 21st century, do we need more regulation, or less, and what Constitutional conflicts will arise?

A civilized national conversation is indeed in order.  All are encouraged to have it via PeoplesAnnotated.com.