The First Amendment has been very important to our press and speech. Freedom of speech, press, religion, peaceful assembly and petition of the government are guaranteed by the amendment. Each person in our country likely uses at least one of those a day, whether it's speaking their mind, going to church or protesting a government action. But it also allows the journalists of the country to print what is actually happening in our world with out it being biased because the government wants to keep the issue secrete. Because of our freedom of speech the press can discuss issues that may not be in agreement with the President or other members of our government. But the first amendment grants us the right, this way our country’s citizens can be fully informed.
The following is a link to an article that discuses how we have used the first amendment to share information.
http://hlpronline.com/2011/04/wikileaks-the-first-amendment-and-the-press/
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