When we first covered this, people accused us of twisting Newt’s words. Now Newt is defending his original statements by attacking the Bill of Rights as well. In the linked article he basically says you are guilty until proven innocent, especially if you are accused of being a terrorist.
Gingrich said the threat of biological or nuclear attack requires America to consider curbs to speech to fight terrorists, if it is to protect the society that makes the First Amendment possible.
In an interview, Gingrich said it is possible to distinguish between terrorists and others when looking to fight threatening expression.
“If you give me any signal in the age of terrorism that you’re a terrorist, I’d say the burden of proof was on you,” Gingrich said.
Any signal? Where does that leave your rights?
“I don’t know where you live, but American school kids are usually required to understand the Constitution before they are allowed to graduate.”
That’s probably being a bit optimistic… I’m just happy if they can make the correct change for me.
Gingrich is an ass.
“The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either.”
-Benjamin Franklin
If we’re going to restrict speech in America then, for-the-love-of-all-that’s-good, let’s start with that blowhole Newt Gingrich.