Power To Learn: Preserving Freedom

Links to our Charters of Freedom
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence

When they took the fourth amendment, I was quiet because I didn't deal drugs.
When they took the sixth amendment, I was quiet because I was innocent.
When they took the second amendment, I was quiet because I didn't own a gun.
Now they've taken the first amendment, and I can say nothing about it.

— Unknown author

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Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent. - Napoleon

Americans are often shocked to hear of human rights violations, free speech infringements and other abuses of freedoms that US citizens sometimes take for granted.

But the freedoms and rights that are guaranteed to us by our US Constitiution and the Bill of Rights (Amendments I-X) should not be taken lightly and must be protected.

Taking part in the democratic process is one way that students can become involved in protecting their freedoms. The Internet provides a wealth of opportunities for young people to express their views and opinions.

Preserving Freedom Activity: Speaking Out

Choose an issue that is important to you or your family and contact your elected official to state your position.

Issues can be chosen from a variety of places; websites, newspapers, etc. including but not limited to:

www.news12.com
www.msnbc.com
www.cnn.com
www.nytimes.com/learning

Contacts with representatives can be made through:

Presidential Campaign

Go one step further and let the candidates for the 2000 Presidency know where you stand. Also ask for a response stating the candidates position. Find contact information at www.c-span.org/campaign2000/links.asp

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Preserving Freedom Activity: Speaking Out

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