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How do people demand action?
Petition is the liberty to initiate government policy, or change policy people perceive as unjust (Foundation Civil Liberties Part 2). Albert Einstein states, “Laws alone cannot secure freedom of expression; in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be a
spirit of tolerance in the entire population” (Civil Liberties Part 2). First, we must understand how the public is being heard. The right of free speech is guaranteed so that citizens debate public issues and ideas freely to protect themselves from the abuse of Political Power (Civil Liberties Part 1). Global issues are continuously occurring, yet they are rarely acknowledged. Petitioning organizations assist bring these issues to light. They provide a trustworthy forum to express opinions by both people and groups. They give unrepresented or underrepresented an opportunity to be heard (Foundation Civil Liberties Part 2).
Assembly and petition, including such forms of action as peaceful demonstrations aimed at influencing the government or expressing political views, are closely associated with speech but go beyond it to speech associated with action (American Government 100). The sole purpose
of this appeal is to defend acts intended to convey a political statement. James Madison stated, “Justice is the end (purpose) of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit” (Natural Equality).
The Constitution claims, “Freedom of Expression is an act that conveys a political message” (Constitution 1st Amendment). This demonstrates how individuals voice their opinions and how the government interprets them.
Liberty is the Natural Rights of the soul to breath free with unobstructed action limited by
the equal rights of others (Outcome Civil Liberties Part 1). People are free to petition without fear or injury thanks to these rights. It gave people the chance to express support, grab the
community's and decision-makers' attention, and effect change. Interest Groups formed because people have many divergent interests and grievance (Outcome Civil Liberties Part 2). Later on, this made it possible for groups and organizations to be established and spread awareness of global issues. The governments state laws were tested in Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale 1962. The
court declared state laws caused “petitioners to contend that the state laws requiring or permitting
use of the Regents' prayer must be struck down as a violation of the Establishment Clause because that prayer was composed by governmental officials as a part of a governmental program to further religious beliefs” (Engel v. Vitale). Every year, numerous people create and sign petitions. The question is, do we consider the reasons behind our signatures on petitions calling for legislative or political change? It is crucial to know “the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore to man all his natural rights, convinced he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties (the government can’t influence the church but, the free mind can influence the government)” if not, then who would influence our government? (Course Reader, Jefferson’s Letter to the Danbury Baptists).
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