The Constitution's Biggest Secret

Greetings Everyday Spy, I am a strong supporter of the American constitution - and I’ve defended it for nearly two decades. You can’t spend that much time protecting something without also becoming a deep student. In my study and application of American freedom, there is one important secret that most Americans will never understand. Your right to free speech is only protected when you use it against the government - it is not protected anywhere else. The first amendment states: “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.” The purpose of the constitution was always to protect the people from the government. It was never designed to act as a civil document defining how citizens interacted with one another. When you dig a little deeper into American law, you see clearly that ‘free speech’ is not protected between individuals, corporations, or any other legal entity. - Verbal threats can be pursued in court whether or not any physical action is taken. - Words that incite hatred, violence, or injury are considered illegal and grounds for prosecution. - Publishing rumors, lies, or false statements that damage a person’s reputation is considered ‘libel’ and can be tried in a court of law. Our forefathers could never have foreseen the current information age. Social media, anonymous users, and a world-wide web of connected devices creates an environment where every individual (including non-Americans) has the ability to publish, share, and communicate any idea they choose. The tools themselves - your phone manufacturer, your internet provider, your social media app - are private businesses, not the US government. And that means they have the right to censor anything they choose. Because like any other business, you have the right to choose another service anytime you wish. Their right to censor content is a good thing - because it protects you (from dark, violent, twisted content that should not exist) and keeps the businesses focused on serving you instead of themselves. Before you get distracted by arguments that social media, search engines, or any other private entity is obligated to follow the first amendment, remember that America was founded on individual freedom. When a government forces a private entity to take a certain action, it is taking that freedom away. Just like you can choose how, when, and who you want to help - so too can businesses. I trust the constitution to protect me from an oppressive government - and[I trust a sound government to protect all of us]( from oppressive individuals. But if we force our government to oppress private entities, we are ruining the very thing that makes us free… Godspeed, #EverydaySpy P.S. - [If you want to know the exact recipe for how politicians, media, and marketers lie to your face without getting caught,]( your copy of my explosive new Decoding Debates eBook!]( Follow @EverydaySpy on Social Media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Andrew Bustamante, Founder of EverydaySpy.com, is a former covert CIA Intelligence officer, decorated US Air Force Combat Veteran, and respected Fortune 500 senior advisor. Learn more from Andrew on his Podcast (The Everyday Espionage Podcast) and by following @EverydaySpy on your favorite social media platform. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Don't want to receive these emails anymore? [Unsubscribe]( EverydaySpy, 411 Walnut St. #20309, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043