Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Your first amendment rights, collectively is considered to be the most important out of all 27 amendments. Your mission on this blog is threefold. (three parts) One, decide which of the five freedoms you think is the most important and why. Two, which of the freedoms would you be willing to give up and why?(be careful). And finally, which freedom do you feel should be added?

President Barack Obama's Annual Speech to American School Students

Today we listen to the President of the United States of America give his annual speech to students. It is now your turn to give your opinion on what leads us as individuals to strive for the best? After answering the above question please answer the following:
1. what did you like about the speech? In other words, what did the Presidents say that you were impressed with or that held special meaning for you?
2. What did you dislike about the speech? In other words, did the President say something that you did not feel was accurate or hold any meaning for you?
Make sure to read the other blog entries and comment on at least one.
Due at the end of class.
Points: 50