Free Speech

VICTORY FOR FREE SPEECH AS U.S. COURT STRIKES DOWN ‘FINNISH-LIKE’ DISTURBANCE OF WORSHIP LAW……

One of the rare times I actually agree with the ACLU.

Here in Finland you’ll be brought up on charges faster than you can say ”freedom of speech”. Liberty and a free society is a messy thing, but in order to stay free, you have to allow for some unpleasantries, like having your taboos violated or deeply held views openly impugned and rejected.

H/T: Kerry Picket

Missouri court rules worship act violates First Amendment

ST. LOUIS — The US Court of Appeals has ruled that the House of Worship Protection Act, which bans anyone from intentionally disturbing the order or solemnity of a house of worship through profane discourse, rude, or indecent behavior, is a violation of the First Amendment.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the St. Louis-based court ruled against the state law Monday after the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a lawsuit challenging the law in 2012.

The lawsuit was on behalf of various groups, including the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. The groups argued that the First Amendment protects their freedom to protest, pray and distribute literature outside places of worship.

Under the law, which took effect in 2012, anyone who violated the act is guilty of a misdemeanor and faces months of jail time. Third and subsequent charges are felonies.

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